$$\text{BMI} = \frac{\text{weight in pounds} \times 703}{(\text{height in inches})^2$}$$

Question 1

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 2

A patient presents with a fracture at the distal radius after falling on an outstretched hand. What is the most likely type of fracture?

Accepted Answer

Colles fracture

Question 3

Which bone is the only moveable bone of the skull?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 4

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone physiology?

Accepted Answer

They secrete acid and enzymes to break down bone tissue.

Question 5

Which of the following joints allows movement in many directions and is found in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 6

A 70-year-old woman has a DEXA scan showing decreased bone mineral density. Which disease is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the epiphyseal plate?

Accepted Answer

It is the site of bone growth in children and adolescents.

Question 8

A patient with a lateral deviation of the great toe and a painful, enlarged bump on the medial side of the foot most likely has:

Accepted Answer

Hallux valgus with a bunion

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a comminuted fracture?

Accepted Answer

The bone is broken into several pieces.

Question 10

Which laboratory test is most useful for evaluating bone mineral density and predicting fracture risk?

Accepted Answer

DEXA scan

Question 11

A pediatric patient has a fracture where the bone bends and cracks, but does not break completely. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Greenstick fracture

Question 12

Which of the following bones forms the central base of the cranium?

Accepted Answer

Sphenoid bone

Question 13

A patient is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which of the following findings is most characteristic on an x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Narrowing of the joint space and loss of articular cartilage

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

It covers the surface of bones and contains cells for bone growth and repair.

Question 15

A patient with a history of osteoporosis falls and sustains a vertebral fracture. What type of fracture is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Compression fracture

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of osteoblasts?

Accepted Answer

They build new bone by depositing calcium salts.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE about the hyoid bone?

Accepted Answer

It is not connected to any other bone.

Question 18

A patient is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery. Which of the following best describes this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A fiberoptic instrument is inserted into a joint to visualize and treat joint problems.

Question 19

Which of the following equations is used to calculate BMI for children and teenagers?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{BMI} = \frac{	ext{weight in pounds} 	imes 703}{(	ext{height in inches})^2$}$$

Question 20

A patient with a spiral fracture of the femur most likely sustained the injury from which of the following mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A twisting force applied to the bone

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