FREE Orthopaedic Technologist Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following details is most crucial for determining a patient's degree of interest?

Accepted Answer

type of activity, past interest, recent past interest, current participation, and future interest in participation

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type of activity, cost of activity, and feasibility of participation

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type of activity, physical ability, and current interest

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type of activity and availability of activity resources

Question 2

The youngster continues to play a video game on an electronic table while the orthopaedic technologist is interviewing him. What should the orthopaedic technologist do first?

Accepted Answer

asking the boy what kinds of apps he likes

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asking the boy if he is feeling anxious about the interview

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telling the boy to put his tablet away

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asking a question and then remaining silent until the boy looks up

Question 3

For treatment of a left humerus fracture, a patient will receive side arm skin traction. In what areas are traction tapes used?

Accepted Answer

to the upper arm, extending past the elbow, and to the forearm, extending beyond the hand

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to the upper arm, extending past the elbow and to the forearm, extending to the wrist

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to the forearm, extending beyond the hand

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to the forearm, extending to the wrist

Question 4

What temperature should the water be while casting with extra-quick-setting plaster?

Accepted Answer

cold

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room temperature

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warm

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hot

Question 5

A baby with a clubfoot is wearing progressive plaster casts, and the present cast needs to be taken off. What is the most effective way to remove the cast?

Accepted Answer

soak the cast in a warm water with 1 tbsp of vinegar for 1 hour

Answer

soak the cast in a warm water with 1 tbsp of vinegar for 10 minutes

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use a cst cutter while the parents hold the child

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use a cast cutter while he is sleeping

Question 6

A patient in pelvic skin traction is given permission to use the restroom and requests assistance from the orthopaedic teacher to stand up. Should the orthopaedic technologist?

Accepted Answer

remove the weights and then the pelvic belt

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remove the weights and the pelvic belt and apply back brace

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remove the weights and the pelvic belt and apply back brace

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remove the weights and leave the pelvic belt in place

Question 7

Which imaging method from the list below is best for identifying osteomyelitis brought on by an infected traumatic injury?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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ultrasound

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standard radiograph

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Computed tomography CT scan