Question 1

Please select the factors that most commonly lead to cubital tunnel syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  Traction injury from a valgus torque 
B)  Subluxation of the radial nerve because of a lax ligament 
C)  Irregularities within the tunnel 
D)  Traction injury from a varus force 
E)  Excessive hyperextension of the elbow
F) Subluxation of the ulnar nerve because of a lax ligament
G) Progressive compression of the ligament on the nerve 
A)  Traction injury from a valgus torque 
B)  Subluxation of the radial nerve because of a lax ligament 
C)  Irregularities within the tunnel 
D)  Traction injury from a varus force 
E)  Excessive hyperextension of the elbow
F) Subluxation of the ulnar nerve because of a lax ligament
G) Progressive compression of the ligament on the nerve

Question 2

Which of the following conditions would be incorrect if a patient complained of pain along the medial aspect of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ulnar collateral ligament sprain 
B)  Ulnar nerve entrapment 
C)  Golfer's elbow 
D)  Little League elbow 
E)  Tennis elbow 
A)  Ulnar collateral ligament sprain 
B)  Ulnar nerve entrapment 
C)  Golfer's elbow 
D)  Little League elbow 
E)  Tennis elbow

Question 3

The elbow-extension test requires patients to:

Accepted Answer

A)  flex their shoulders to 90 degrees and then fully extend and lock both elbows. 
B)  extend an elbow and pinch it with the fingers of the other hand. 
C)  extend their arms while an athletic trainer resists forearm pronation. 
D)  extend their arms while an athletic trainer rotates their forearm. 
E)  flex their shoulders and then pinch their thumbs and index fingers together. 
A)  flex their shoulders to 90 degrees and then fully extend and lock both elbows. 
B)  extend an elbow and pinch it with the fingers of the other hand. 
C)  extend their arms while an athletic trainer resists forearm pronation. 
D)  extend their arms while an athletic trainer rotates their forearm. 
E)  flex their shoulders and then pinch their thumbs and index fingers together.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of ulnar collateral ligament injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  It mostly occurs during actions such as a forehand stroke in tennis. 
B)  It is mostly accompanied by severe swelling and can even lead to malignant formations. 
C)  It invariably leads to the rupture of the ligament. 
D)  It is usually managed by the application of a cold compress for one hour. 
E)  It is invariably accompanied by point tenderness in the myotendinous junction. 
A)  It mostly occurs during actions such as a forehand stroke in tennis. 
B)  It is mostly accompanied by severe swelling and can even lead to malignant formations. 
C)  It invariably leads to the rupture of the ligament. 
D)  It is usually managed by the application of a cold compress for one hour. 
E)  It is invariably accompanied by point tenderness in the myotendinous junction.

Question 5

During the assessment of an elbow, which of the following would be considered unobservable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is an isosceles triangle formed posteriorly? 
B)  Has the carrying angle of the elbow joint abnormally increased? 
C)  What is the range of motion of the elbow? 
D)  Has the carrying angle of the elbow joint abnormally decreased? 
E)  Is the patient double-jointed? Is the length of the patient's arms from the elbows to the fingers uneven? 
A)  Is an isosceles triangle formed posteriorly? 
B)  Has the carrying angle of the elbow joint abnormally increased? 
C)  What is the range of motion of the elbow? 
D)  Has the carrying angle of the elbow joint abnormally decreased? 
E)  Is the patient double-jointed? Is the length of the patient's arms from the elbows to the fingers uneven?

Question 6

Which of the following articulations is unable to assist in elbow function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humeroulnar joint 
B)  Humeroradial joint 
C)  Radiocarpal joint 
D)  Proximal radioulnar joint 
E)  Distal radioulnar joint 
A)  Humeroulnar joint 
B)  Humeroradial joint 
C)  Radiocarpal joint 
D)  Proximal radioulnar joint 
E)  Distal radioulnar joint

Question 7

In the following image of the elbow, which of the following injuries has been sustained?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elbow subluxation 
B)  Elbow fracture 
C)  Posterior elbow dislocation 
D)  Anterior elbow dislocation 
E)  Radial/ulnar dislocation 
A)  Elbow subluxation 
B)  Elbow fracture 
C)  Posterior elbow dislocation 
D)  Anterior elbow dislocation 
E)  Radial/ulnar dislocation

Question 8

What condition is illustrated in the following image of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olecranon contusion 
B)  Capsular tear 
C)  Olecranon bursitis 
D)  Ligament sprain 
E)  Infection 
A)  Olecranon contusion 
B)  Capsular tear 
C)  Olecranon bursitis 
D)  Ligament sprain 
E)  Infection

Question 9

The bicipital bursa cushions the bicep tendon when the forearm is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pronated. 
B)  supinated. 
C)  flexed. 
D)  extended. 
E)  externally rotated. 
A)  pronated. 
B)  supinated. 
C)  flexed. 
D)  extended. 
E)  externally rotated.

Please select the factors that most commonly lead to cubital tunnel syndrome.

Which of the following conditions would be incorrect if a patient complained of pain along the medial aspect of the elbow?

The elbow-extension test requires patients to:

Which of the following statements is true of ulnar collateral ligament injury?

During the assessment of an elbow, which of the following would be considered unobservable?

Which of the following articulations is unable to assist in elbow function?

In the following image of the elbow, which of the following injuries has been sustained?

What condition is illustrated in the following image of the elbow?

The bicipital bursa cushions the bicep tendon when the forearm is:

The Athletic Trainer As a Health Care Provider

Health Care Organization and Administration in Athletic Training

Legal Concerns and Insurance Issues

Fitness and Conditioning Techniques

Nutrition and Supplements

Environmental Considerations

Protective Equipment

Wrapping and Taping

Mechanisms and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal and Nerve Trauma

Tissue Response to Injury

Psychosocial Intervention for Sports Injuries and Illnesses

On-The-Field Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Off-The-Field Injury Evaluation

Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions

Using Therapeutic Modalities

Using Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation

Pharmacology, Drugs, and Sports

The Foot

The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Forearm, Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

The Spine

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Exam 23: The Elbow

Please select the factors that most commonly lead to cubital tunnel syndrome.

Which of the following conditions would be incorrect if a patient complained of pain along the medial aspect of the elbow?

The elbow-extension test requires patients to:

Which of the following statements is true of ulnar collateral ligament injury?

During the assessment of an elbow, which of the following would be considered unobservable?

Which of the following articulations is unable to assist in elbow function?

In the following image of the elbow, which of the following injuries has been sustained?

What condition is illustrated in the following image of the elbow?

The bicipital bursa cushions the bicep tendon when the forearm is:

The Athletic Trainer As a Health Care Provider

Health Care Organization and Administration in Athletic Training

Legal Concerns and Insurance Issues

Fitness and Conditioning Techniques

Nutrition and Supplements

Environmental Considerations

Protective Equipment

Wrapping and Taping

Mechanisms and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal and Nerve Trauma

Tissue Response to Injury

Psychosocial Intervention for Sports Injuries and Illnesses

On-The-Field Acute Care and Emergency Procedures

Off-The-Field Injury Evaluation

Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions

Using Therapeutic Modalities

Using Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation

Pharmacology, Drugs, and Sports

The Foot

The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Forearm, Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

The Spine

The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

The Thorax and Abdomen

Skin Disorders

Additional General Medical Conditions

Filters