FREE Orthopaedic Technologist Certification Questions and Answers

Question 1

A fresh leg cast must be put on a patient. When the original cast is taken off, dead, scaly skin is left on the skin's surface. Should the orthopaedic technician?

Accepted Answer

lightly brush off dead skin

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leave the skin untouched

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gentky wash the skin

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brush the skin and apply oil

Question 2

A patient's wrist and forearm are both in splints, but there is window edema between the straps that hold them in place. Which of the following is the recommended first course of action in addition to elevating the extremity?

Accepted Answer

replace the straps with bias-cut wrapping, from the distal end to the proximal end

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apply water straps to better distribute the force

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leave the straps loose until the edema subsides

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remove the splint until the edema subsides

Question 3

The occupational technologist should count how many major reflexes when assessing the musculoskeletal system.

Accepted Answer

five

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six

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four

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three

Question 4

A patient is required to wear a wrist immobilization splint, however as the patient movements her fingers and elbow, the splint frequently migrates. Which of the following first steps is recommended to lessen friction and migration?

Accepted Answer

cover her skin with a stockinet or elastic tubular bandage (such as Tubigrip)

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Increase the number of straps securing the splint

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Tighten the straps securing the splint.

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change the size of the splint

Question 5

When using a head halter to apply cervical skin traction, the traction should pull the chin.

Accepted Answer

down towards the chest

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into a neutral positin

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backward

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upward

Question 6

Which test is specifically used to determine the danger of falls when the orthopaedic technologist evaluates an elderly patient's functional ability?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG)

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Functional Ability Rating Scale

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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

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Ktaz Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale

Question 7

The hip and repair patient is at danger because of the fracture bed position.

Accepted Answer

pressure to genitalia

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diminished lung capacity

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sliding and shearing

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back strain

A fresh leg cast must be put on a patient.When the original cast is taken off, dead, scaly skin is left on the skin's surface.Should the orthopaedic technician?

A fresh leg cast must be put on a patient.
When the original cast is taken off, dead, scaly skin is left on the skin's surface.
Should the orthopaedic technician?