Question 1

What is the normal Q angle for both male and female patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 degrees male, 15 degrees female 
B)  15 degrees male, 10 degrees female 
C)  10 degrees male, 10 degrees female 
D)  10 degrees male, 15 degrees female 
E)  20 degrees male, 15 degrees female 
A)  15 degrees male, 15 degrees female 
B)  15 degrees male, 10 degrees female 
C)  10 degrees male, 10 degrees female 
D)  10 degrees male, 15 degrees female 
E)  20 degrees male, 15 degrees female

Question 2

Which of the following conditions may cause an increase in a patient's Q angle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genu valgum 
B)  Genu varum 
C)  Genu recurvatum 
D)  Shallow femoral grooves 
E)  Externally rotated fibulas 
A)  Genu valgum 
B)  Genu varum 
C)  Genu recurvatum 
D)  Shallow femoral grooves 
E)  Externally rotated fibulas

Question 3

When bracing a Grade 3 medial collateral ligament sprain, conservative initial treatment would involve setting a hinge brace to allow what degrees of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 to 90 degrees 
B)  0 to 90 degrees 
C)  90 to 120 degrees 
D)  0 to 30 degrees 
E)  0 to 45 degrees 
A)  30 to 90 degrees 
B)  0 to 90 degrees 
C)  90 to 120 degrees 
D)  0 to 30 degrees 
E)  0 to 45 degrees

Question 4

In the observation section of a knee assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate action to perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing leg alignment 
B)  Assessing the gait pattern 
C)  Assessing if the patient can do a half-squat to extension 
D)  Assessing a sacral shift 
E)  Assessing the way the patellar sit 
A)  Assessing leg alignment 
B)  Assessing the gait pattern 
C)  Assessing if the patient can do a half-squat to extension 
D)  Assessing a sacral shift 
E)  Assessing the way the patellar sit

Question 5

The anterior cruciate ligament prevents the femur from moving posteriorly during weight bearing. What is its role in non-weight bearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limits anterior translation of the tibia 
B)  Limits posterior translation of the tibia 
C)  Limits anterior translation of the femur 
D)  Limits the tibia against excessive external rotation 
E)  Limits the tibia against excessive internal rotation 
A)  Limits anterior translation of the tibia 
B)  Limits posterior translation of the tibia 
C)  Limits anterior translation of the femur 
D)  Limits the tibia against excessive external rotation 
E)  Limits the tibia against excessive internal rotation

Question 6

An injury to the intrapatella fat pad can occur when the pad becomes wedged between which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibia and fibula 
B)  Femur and tibia 
C)  Patella and femur 
D)  Tibia and patella 
E)  Patella and fibula 
A)  Tibia and fibula 
B)  Femur and tibia 
C)  Patella and femur 
D)  Tibia and patella 
E)  Patella and fibula

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the knee and related structures is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. 
B)  The knee joint consists of four articulations between the femur and the tibia, the femur and the patella, the femur and the fibula, and the tibia and the fibula. 
C)  The articular surface of the medial condyle is shorter from front to back than is the surface of the lateral condyle. 
D)  The medial meniscus is C-shaped, where the lateral meniscus is more O-shaped. 
E)  The anterior cruciate ligament comprises three twisted bands: the anteromedial, intermediate, and posterolateral bands. 
A)  The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. 
B)  The knee joint consists of four articulations between the femur and the tibia, the femur and the patella, the femur and the fibula, and the tibia and the fibula. 
C)  The articular surface of the medial condyle is shorter from front to back than is the surface of the lateral condyle. 
D)  The medial meniscus is C-shaped, where the lateral meniscus is more O-shaped. 
E)  The anterior cruciate ligament comprises three twisted bands: the anteromedial, intermediate, and posterolateral bands.

Question 8

If a patient is found to have loose bodies within the knee, what would be the appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgical removal 
B)  Immobilization 
C)  Rest and anti-inflammatory agents 
D)  RICE 
E)  Rest and the application of heat 
A)  Surgical removal 
B)  Immobilization 
C)  Rest and anti-inflammatory agents 
D)  RICE 
E)  Rest and the application of heat

Question 9

In the context of knee joint rehabilitation, which of the following is an example of a closed kinetic chain activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walking 
B)  Rock climbing 
C)  Exercise tubing 
D)  Running 
E)  Jumping 
A)  Walking 
B)  Rock climbing 
C)  Exercise tubing 
D)  Running 
E)  Jumping

What is the normal Q angle for both male and female patients?

Which of the following conditions may cause an increase in a patient's Q angle?

When bracing a Grade 3 medial collateral ligament sprain, conservative initial treatment would involve setting a hinge brace to allow what degrees of motion?

In the observation section of a knee assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate action to perform?

The anterior cruciate ligament prevents the femur from moving posteriorly during weight bearing. What is its role in non-weight bearing?

An injury to the intrapatella fat pad can occur when the pad becomes wedged between which of the following?

Which of the following statements about the knee and related structures is INCORRECT?

If a patient is found to have loose bodies within the knee, what would be the appropriate management?

In the context of knee joint rehabilitation, which of the following is an example of a closed kinetic chain activity?

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 Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Elbow

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The Spine

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Exam 20: The Knee and Related Structures

What is the normal Q angle for both male and female patients?

Which of the following conditions may cause an increase in a patient's Q angle?

When bracing a Grade 3 medial collateral ligament sprain, conservative initial treatment would involve setting a hinge brace to allow what degrees of motion?

In the observation section of a knee assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate action to perform?

The anterior cruciate ligament prevents the femur from moving posteriorly during weight bearing. What is its role in non-weight bearing?

An injury to the intrapatella fat pad can occur when the pad becomes wedged between which of the following?

Which of the following statements about the knee and related structures is INCORRECT?

If a patient is found to have loose bodies within the knee, what would be the appropriate management?

In the context of knee joint rehabilitation, which of the following is an example of a closed kinetic chain activity?

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 Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Elbow

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