OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Patient Assessment and Management 4

Question 1

When assessing a pediatric patient with a suspected supracondylar humerus fracture, which neurovascular structure is at greatest risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

Anterior interosseous nerve and brachial artery

Answer

Supracondylar fractures in children most commonly injure the anterior interosseous nerve and brachial artery due to their proximity to the fracture site.

Question 2

A patient is being assessed for a potential hip fracture after a fall. Which physical finding best suggests an intracapsular femoral neck fracture?

Accepted Answer

Shortened and externally rotated lower extremity with groin pain

Answer

Intracapsular femoral neck fractures typically present with a shortened, externally rotated limb and groin pain due to muscle forces and loss of bony stability.

Question 3

When conducting a pain assessment using the SOCRATES mnemonic, the letter 'R' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Radiation

Answer

In SOCRATES (Site, Onset, Character, Radiation, Associated symptoms, Time course, Exacerbating/relieving factors, Severity), R stands for Radiation of the pain.

Question 4

A patient with a below-knee cast complains of new-onset calf pain and warmth 5 days post-injury. The OT's primary concern should be:

Accepted Answer

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Answer

New calf pain and warmth in an immobilized patient are classic signs of DVT, which requires urgent physician evaluation and possible anticoagulation.

Question 5

The Phalen's test is used to assess for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Phalen's test reproduces carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms by maximally flexing the wrist for 60 seconds to increase pressure on the median nerve.

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OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Patient Assessment and Management 4