Question 1

A malignant bone-forming tumor is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  rhabdosarcoma. 
B)  liposarcoma. 
C)  osteosarcoma. 
D)  chondrosarcoma. 
A)  rhabdosarcoma. 
B)  liposarcoma. 
C)  osteosarcoma. 
D)  chondrosarcoma. C

Question 2

The person at highest risk of a greenstick fracture from falling off a tall ladder is age

Accepted Answer

A)  68. 
B)  44. 
C)  8. 
D)  23. 
A)  68. 
B)  44. 
C)  8. 
D)  23. C

Question 3

Manifestations of fibromyalgia often include

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized pain. 
B)  sensitivity to heat. 
C)  headaches. 
D)  fatigue. 
E)  sleep disturbance. 
A)  generalized pain. 
B)  sensitivity to heat. 
C)  headaches. 
D)  fatigue. 
E)  sleep disturbance. A, C, D, E

Question 4

Characteristics of scoliosis include

Accepted Answer

A)  involvement of lateral curvature of the spine. 
B)  increase during periods of rapid growth. 
C)  more common in boys. 
D)  identifiable by uneven shoulders or scapular prominence. 
E)  possibility of leading to respiratory complications. 
A)  involvement of lateral curvature of the spine. 
B)  increase during periods of rapid growth. 
C)  more common in boys. 
D)  identifiable by uneven shoulders or scapular prominence. 
E)  possibility of leading to respiratory complications.

Question 5

The disorders characterized by softening and then enlargement of bones is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  osteomyelitis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  Paget disease. 
D)  rickets. 
A)  osteomyelitis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  Paget disease. 
D)  rickets.

Question 6

Anticholinesterase inhibitors may be used to manage

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular dystrophy. 
B)  myasthenia gravis. 
C)  fibromyalgia. 
D)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
A)  muscular dystrophy. 
B)  myasthenia gravis. 
C)  fibromyalgia. 
D)  rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 7

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which

Accepted Answer

A)  neuronal demyelination disrupts nerve transmission. 
B)  muscles become increasingly bulky but weakened. 
C)  acetylcholine receptors are destroyed or dysfunctional. 
D)  acetylcholine release from motor neurons is disrupted. 
A)  neuronal demyelination disrupts nerve transmission. 
B)  muscles become increasingly bulky but weakened. 
C)  acetylcholine receptors are destroyed or dysfunctional. 
D)  acetylcholine release from motor neurons is disrupted.

Question 8

The most common site affected in Paget's disease is the

Accepted Answer

A)  lower spine. 
B)  skull. 
C)  pelvis. 
D)  joints. 
A)  lower spine. 
B)  skull. 
C)  pelvis. 
D)  joints.

Question 9

Pain in fibromyalgia involves

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle inflammation. 
B)  autoimmune destruction of muscle tissue. 
C)  nerve inflammation. 
D)  changes in pain transmission in the spinal cord. 
A)  muscle inflammation. 
B)  autoimmune destruction of muscle tissue. 
C)  nerve inflammation. 
D)  changes in pain transmission in the spinal cord.

Question 10

Inflammation of the sacs that overlie bony prominences is called

Accepted Answer

A)  epicondylitis. 
B)  arthritis. 
C)  tendinitis. 
D)  bursitis. 
A)  epicondylitis. 
B)  arthritis. 
C)  tendinitis. 
D)  bursitis.

Question 11

Following a bone fracture, the most likely event to occur is

Accepted Answer

A)  development of a blood clot beneath the periosteum. 
B)  leukocyte infiltration into bone tissue. 
C)  blood vessel growth at the fracture site. 
D)  migration of osteoblasts to the fracture site. 
A)  development of a blood clot beneath the periosteum. 
B)  leukocyte infiltration into bone tissue. 
C)  blood vessel growth at the fracture site. 
D)  migration of osteoblasts to the fracture site.

Question 12

A compound, transverse fracture is best described as a bone that is

Accepted Answer

A)  broken in two or more pieces. 
B)  cracked but not completely separated. 
C)  broken along the long axis. 
D)  broken and protruding through the skin. 
A)  broken in two or more pieces. 
B)  cracked but not completely separated. 
C)  broken along the long axis. 
D)  broken and protruding through the skin.

Question 13

In older women, osteoporosis is thought to be primarily due to

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary inadequacies. 
B)  estrogen deficiency. 
C)  malabsorption syndrome. 
D)  inactivity. 
A)  dietary inadequacies. 
B)  estrogen deficiency. 
C)  malabsorption syndrome. 
D)  inactivity.

Question 14

Which disorder usually causes skeletal pain and involves significant bone demineralization from vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteomalacia 
B)  Osteopenia 
C)  Osteomyelitis 
D)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Osteomalacia 
B)  Osteopenia 
C)  Osteomyelitis 
D)  Osteoporosis

Question 15

Healing of a fractured bone with a poor alignment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  malunion. 
B)  nonunion. 
C)  disunion. 
D)  delayed union. 
A)  malunion. 
B)  nonunion. 
C)  disunion. 
D)  delayed union.

Question 16

The complication which is not likely to result from a compound, transverse fracture of the tibia and fibula is

Accepted Answer

A)  bone infection. 
B)  fat emboli. 
C)  air embolus. 
D)  compartment syndrome. 
A)  bone infection. 
B)  fat emboli. 
C)  air embolus. 
D)  compartment syndrome.

Question 17

Complete healing of a bone fracture occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  no movement of the break is detectable. 
B)  the callus has been completely replaced with mature bone. 
C)  the fracture site and surrounding soft tissue are pain free. 
D)  a cast is no longer required to stabilize the break. 
A)  no movement of the break is detectable. 
B)  the callus has been completely replaced with mature bone. 
C)  the fracture site and surrounding soft tissue are pain free. 
D)  a cast is no longer required to stabilize the break.

Question 18

Most muscle strains are due to

Accepted Answer

A)  a tear in an adjoining tendon. 
B)  abnormal muscle contraction. 
C)  muscle asymmetry. 
D)  bleeding into the muscle. 
A)  a tear in an adjoining tendon. 
B)  abnormal muscle contraction. 
C)  muscle asymmetry. 
D)  bleeding into the muscle.

Question 19

Muscular dystrophy includes a number of muscle disorders that are

Accepted Answer

A)  genetically transmitted. 
B)  easily prevented and managed. 
C)  autoimmune in nature. 
D)  demyelinating focused. 
A)  genetically transmitted. 
B)  easily prevented and managed. 
C)  autoimmune in nature. 
D)  demyelinating focused.

Question 20

Bone healing may be impaired by

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive vitamin C. 
B)  nicotine use. 
C)  a high-protein diet. 
D)  immobilization. 
A)  excessive vitamin C. 
B)  nicotine use. 
C)  a high-protein diet. 
D)  immobilization.

Exam 51: Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

A malignant bone-forming tumor is referred to as a(n)

The person at highest risk of a greenstick fracture from falling off a tall ladder is age

Manifestations of fibromyalgia often include

Characteristics of scoliosis include

The disorders characterized by softening and then enlargement of bones is referred to as

Anticholinesterase inhibitors may be used to manage

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which

The most common site affected in Paget's disease is the

Pain in fibromyalgia involves

Inflammation of the sacs that overlie bony prominences is called

Following a bone fracture, the most likely event to occur is

A compound, transverse fracture is best described as a bone that is

In older women, osteoporosis is thought to be primarily due to

Which disorder usually causes skeletal pain and involves significant bone demineralization from vitamin D deficiency?

Healing of a fractured bone with a poor alignment is called

The complication which is not likely to result from a compound, transverse fracture of the tibia and fibula is

Complete healing of a bone fracture occurs when

Most muscle strains are due to

Muscular dystrophy includes a number of muscle disorders that are

Bone healing may be impaired by

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

Burn Injuries

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