Language Immerse Yourself 4th Edition By Turley MA BSN RN ART CMT – Test Bank

Language Immerse Yourself 4th Edition By Turley MA BSN RN ART CMT – Test Bank

Medical Language, 4e (Turley)
Chapter 9 Orthopedics — Muscular System

9.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) The patient with cerebral palsy was described as having ataxia. This means that the patient ________.
A) has slow skeletal muscle movements of his upper extremities
B) walks with an uncoordinated gait
C) has muscle jerking and spasms when he attempts movement
D) has slow, purposeless writhing of his hands
Answer: B
Explanation: A) This describes bradykinesia, not ataxia.
B) Correct! The prefix a- means “without” and tax/o- means “coordination.”
C) This does not describe ataxia.
D) This describes athetoid movements, not ataxia.
Page Ref: 439
Learning Outcome: 9.3
LOD: Comprehension
Question Type: Diseases

2) The patient, in a coma for a long time, developed ________ ; extremities that become progressively flexed and drawn into a position where it becomes nearly immovable.
A) contractures
B) contusions
C) constrictions
D) contractions
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) This does not describe contusions.
C) This is not a medical word.
D) This does not describe contractions, which are a normal muscle activity.
Page Ref: 436
Learning Outcome: 9.3
LOD: Knowledge
Question Type: Diseases

3) Torticollis is a condition that occurs in the muscles of the ________.
A) hand
B) back
C) neck
D) shoulder
Answer: C
Explanation: A) Torticollis does not occur in the hand.
B) Torticollis does not occur in the back.
C) Correct! Torticollis is also known as wryneck.
D) Torticollis does not occur in the shoulder.
Page Ref: 437
Learning Outcome: 9.3
LOD: Knowledge
Question Type: Diseases
4) All of these phrases refer to the same test EXCEPT ________.
A) deep tendon reflex
B) knee jerk
C) patellar reflex
D) motor strength
Answer: D
Explanation: A) Deep tendon reflex, knee jerk, and patellar reflex are all the same test.
B) Deep tendon reflex, knee jerk, and patellar reflex are all the same test.
C) Deep tendon reflex, knee jerk, and patellar reflex are all the same test.
D) Correct! Motor strength is a test, but is not related to these others.
Page Ref: 443
Learning Outcome: 9.3
LOD: Knowledge
Question Type: Medical and Surgical Procedures