Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of a lateral collateral ligament sprain?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves an audible pop followed by immediate disability, causing the injured person to complain that the knee feels like it is coming apart. 
B)  It results in localized swelling above the knee that is similar to a balloon. 
C)  It most often occurs either as a result of a laterally directed varus force from the medial side or from medial rotation of the tibia. 
D)  It requires arthroscopic surgery for the removal of a portion of the meniscus. 
A)  It involves an audible pop followed by immediate disability, causing the injured person to complain that the knee feels like it is coming apart. 
B)  It results in localized swelling above the knee that is similar to a balloon. 
C)  It most often occurs either as a result of a laterally directed varus force from the medial side or from medial rotation of the tibia. 
D)  It requires arthroscopic surgery for the removal of a portion of the meniscus.

Question 2

Which of the following is a condition common to runners and cyclists characterized by pain and irritation over the lateral femoral condyle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pes anserine tendinitis 
B)  Jumper's knee 
C)  Iliotibial band friction syndrome 
D)  Biceps femoris tendonitis 
A)  Pes anserine tendinitis 
B)  Jumper's knee 
C)  Iliotibial band friction syndrome 
D)  Biceps femoris tendonitis

Question 3

Proper physical conditioning is a critical component of preventing knee injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The quadricep muscles' primary job is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  flex the knee. 
B)  rotate the knee. 
C)  flex the hip. 
D)  extend the knee. 
A)  flex the knee. 
B)  rotate the knee. 
C)  flex the hip. 
D)  extend the knee.

Question 5

Which of the following is a mechanism of injury that leaves the posterior cruciate ligament at greatest risk for injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperextension of the knee 
B)  Falling with the knee bent and the foot dorsiflexed 
C)  Landing on the anterior aspect of the bent knee with the foot plantar flexed 
D)  A valgus stress with the knee fully extended 
A)  Hyperextension of the knee 
B)  Falling with the knee bent and the foot dorsiflexed 
C)  Landing on the anterior aspect of the bent knee with the foot plantar flexed 
D)  A valgus stress with the knee fully extended

Question 6

Most patellar fractures are the result of indirect trauma in which a severe pull of the patellar tendon occurs against the femur when the knee is semiflexed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An athlete has immediate, significant swelling following an injury. He is most likely displaying signs consistent with an injury to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the primary bronchi. 
B)  the capsule. 
C)  the meniscus. 
D)  the cruciate ligament. 
A)  the primary bronchi. 
B)  the capsule. 
C)  the meniscus. 
D)  the cruciate ligament.

Question 8

Which type of brace can be used for patellar tendinosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A functional brace 
B)  A prophylactic brace 
C)  A neoprene sleeve 
D)  A tenodesis strap 
A)  A functional brace 
B)  A prophylactic brace 
C)  A neoprene sleeve 
D)  A tenodesis strap

Question 9

Which of the following is a cause of chondromalacia patella?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subluxating patella 
B)  Abnormal patellar movement 
C)  Varus deformity at the knee 
D)  Fracture of the patella 
A)  Subluxating patella 
B)  Abnormal patellar movement 
C)  Varus deformity at the knee 
D)  Fracture of the patella

Question 10

An acute patellar dislocation is often associated with the sudden twisting of the body while the foot or feet are planted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of a grade 1 sprain to the medial collateral ligament?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is point tenderness just below the medial joint line. 
B)  There is a complete loss of medial stability. 
C)  There is a definite loss of passive range of motion. 
D)  There is some tearing and partial separation of ligament fibers. 
A)  There is point tenderness just below the medial joint line. 
B)  There is a complete loss of medial stability. 
C)  There is a definite loss of passive range of motion. 
D)  There is some tearing and partial separation of ligament fibers.

Question 12

Which of the following muscles allows for internal rotation of the tibia?

Accepted Answer

A)  The biceps femoris 
B)  The vastus medialis 
C)  The gastrocnemius 
D)  The popliteus 
A)  The biceps femoris 
B)  The vastus medialis 
C)  The gastrocnemius 
D)  The popliteus

Question 13

Explain Osgood-Schlatter disease.

Accepted Answer

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common con

Question 14

The Lachman's test is used to evaluate the integrity of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus femoris muscle. 
B)  anterior cruciate ligament. 
C)  synovial joint. 
D)  patellofemoral joint. 
A)  rectus femoris muscle. 
B)  anterior cruciate ligament. 
C)  synovial joint. 
D)  patellofemoral joint.

Question 15

_____ is a condition common to the rapidly growing immature adolescent's knee. It is commonly caused by the repeated pull of the patellar tendon at the tibial tubercle on the front of the tibia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chondromalacia patella 
B)  Patellar tendinosis 
C)  Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D)  Graves-Basedow disease 
A)  Chondromalacia patella 
B)  Patellar tendinosis 
C)  Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D)  Graves-Basedow disease

Question 16

The medial meniscus is much more commonly torn or injured than the lateral meniscus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a ligament that protects the knee from valgus stress and external tibial rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gluteus maximus 
B)  The posterior cruciate 
C)  The medial collateral 
D)  The adductor magnus 
A)  The gluteus maximus 
B)  The posterior cruciate 
C)  The medial collateral 
D)  The adductor magnus

Question 18

Abnormal tracking of the patella that results in chondromalacia usually occurs in the medial direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

During a varus stress test, the examiner tests the lateral collateral ligament by holding the ankle firmly with one hand while placing the other over the medial joint line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Both varus and valgus stress tests should be performed with the knee in a fully extended position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: The Knee and Related Structures

Which of the following statements is true of a lateral collateral ligament sprain?

Which of the following is a condition common to runners and cyclists characterized by pain and irritation over the lateral femoral condyle?

Proper physical conditioning is a critical component of preventing knee injuries.

The quadricep muscles' primary job is to:

Which of the following is a mechanism of injury that leaves the posterior cruciate ligament at greatest risk for injury?

Most patellar fractures are the result of indirect trauma in which a severe pull of the patellar tendon occurs against the femur when the knee is semiflexed.

An athlete has immediate, significant swelling following an injury. He is most likely displaying signs consistent with an injury to:

Which type of brace can be used for patellar tendinosis?

Which of the following is a cause of chondromalacia patella?

An acute patellar dislocation is often associated with the sudden twisting of the body while the foot or feet are planted.

Which of the following is true of a grade 1 sprain to the medial collateral ligament?

Which of the following muscles allows for internal rotation of the tibia?

Explain Osgood-Schlatter disease.

The Lachman's test is used to evaluate the integrity of the:

_____ is a condition common to the rapidly growing immature adolescent's knee. It is commonly caused by the repeated pull of the patellar tendon at the tibial tubercle on the front of the tibia.

The medial meniscus is much more commonly torn or injured than the lateral meniscus.

Which of the following is a ligament that protects the knee from valgus stress and external tibial rotation?

Abnormal tracking of the patella that results in chondromalacia usually occurs in the medial direction.

During a varus stress test, the examiner tests the lateral collateral ligament by holding the ankle firmly with one hand while placing the other over the medial joint line.

Both varus and valgus stress tests should be performed with the knee in a fully extended position.

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