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1. When assessing pedal pulses in a patient who hassustained fracture of hip, which characteristics are mostimportant?

A. Contractility and rate

B. Color of skin and rhythm

C. Amplitude and symmetry

D. Local temperature and visible pulsations

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2. Total body calcium is present in bones:

A. 50 %

B. 98 %

C. 100 %

D. 45 %

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3. Buck’s extension traction is:

A. Skin traction to the lower leg.

B. Applied as cervical head halter.

C. Traction is applied directly to the bone

D. Tongs applied to the head.

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4. Fluid-filled sac found in connective tissue, usually inthe area of joints

A. Bursa

B. Callus

C. Epiphysis

D. Diaphysis

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5. An entrapment neuropathy that occurs when themedian nerve at the wrist is compressed by a thickened

flexor tendon sheath, skeletal encroachment, edema, or a

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Answer Key

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D

6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. D

11. A 12. B 13. C 14. C 15. D







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