Deck 6: Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

A source of energy for the movement of muscles is the metabolism of adenosine triphosphate.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Osteoporosis affects men more frequently than women.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The muscular system provides support to the body.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

An example of a voluntary muscle is the cardiac muscle.

Question 5

Hypertrophy of muscle occurs if weakness persists for an extended period of time.

Question 6

Muscles of the musculoskeletal system are called "connective."

Question 7

A nondisplaced fracture is a fracture out of alignment.

Question 8

The skeletal system is made up of bones and joints.

Question 9

As osteoporosis progresses,the individual has an increased risk of fracturing his or her hip.

Question 10

Osteoporosis is a rapid progressive disease that robs the skeletal bone of its mass and strength.

Question 11

Treatment for osteomyelitis is aggressive intravenous antibiotic therapy.

Question 12

A common sign or symptom of muscle disorders is weakness.

Question 13

Joints are where two or more bones meet.

Question 14

Osteoporosis causes a Swiss cheese appearance to bone.

Question 15

Muscle disorders are often evaluated by an electromyogram.

Question 16

Fosamax is a treatment to reverse osteoporosis.

Question 17

Tendons are long,fibrous,nonelastic connective tissue that attach muscle to bone.

Question 18

Females diagnosed with scoliosis usually have a more severe spinal curvature than males who are diagnosed with scoliosis.

Question 19

Cartilage provides a cushion to prevent friction between bones.

Question 20

A muscle biopsy is the least definitive means of determining the cause of a muscle disorder.

Question 21

Classification of bones includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) irregular.
B) flat.
C) intermediate.
D) long.

Question 22

The sternum is an example of a(n)_____ bone.

A) flat
B) long
C) short
D) irregular

Question 23

A vertebra is an example of a(n)_____ bone.

A) flat
B) long
C) short
D) irregular

Question 24

Factors influencing bone repair include:

A) general health status.
B) age.
C) circulation to the site.
D) all of the above.

Question 25

There are no preventive measures for low back pain.

Question 26

Osteomalacia is not preventable.

Question 27

Mineralization of bones causes their characteristic hardness.

Question 28

Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease.

Question 29

Different shapes of bones include:

A) irregular.
B) flat.
C) long.
D) all of the above.

Question 30

There is no known prevention for spinal deformities.

Question 31

Avoiding extreme fatigue and warming up before exercise may help prevent strains.

Question 32

Osteoarthritis is "wearing out" of a joint.

Question 33

The two groups of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 34

An example of an irregular bone would be the:

A) sternum.
B) femur.
C) pelvic bones.
D) skull.

Question 35

An example of a flat bone would be the:

A) sternum.
B) femur.
C) metacarpal bones.
D) vertebrae.

Question 36

Cells that reabsorb bone are called:

A) osteoblasts.
B) osteoclasts.
C) osteocytes.
D) osteitis.

Question 37

Osteomyelitis cannot be prevented.

Question 38

Mature bone cells are called:

A) osteoblasts.
B) osteitis.
C) osteocytes.
D) osteoclasts.

Question 39

Osteomalacia is hardening of the bone.

Question 40

Bone-building cells are called:

A) osteoblasts.
B) osteoclasts.
C) osteocytes.
D) osteitis.

Question 41

The primary joint affected in gout is the:

A) interphalangeal.
B) metacarpal.
C) metatarsophalangeal.
D) temporomandibular.

Question 42

Common signs and symptoms of bone and joint disease include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) increased mobility.
B) decreased mobility.
C) pain.
D) swelling.

Question 43

Major joint movements include:

A) flexion.
B) adduction.
C) rotation.
D) all of the above.

Question 44

Diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed by:

A) bone densitometry.
B) CAT scan.
C) MRI.
D) all of the above.

Question 45

The functions of muscles in the body include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) movement.
B) cushion.
C) structure.
D) heat production.

Question 46

The causative organism of osteomyelitis is:

A) Streptococcus.
B) Haemophilus influenzae.
C) Staphylococcus aureus.
D) Proteus.

Question 47

Blood tests that may be ordered to diagnose musculoskeletal diseases include tests for:

A) iron.
B) cholesterol.
C) phosphorus.
D) hemoglobin.

Question 48

Treatment for gout typically includes:

A) Zyloprim.
B) a high-protein diet.
C) a high-calcium diet.
D) increased exercise.

Question 49

All of these are risk factors for developing osteoporosis EXCEPT:

A) males who are less than 50 years of age.
B) lack of exercise.
C) females.
D) a family history of osteoporosis.

Question 50

Examinations used to diagnose disorders of the musculoskeletal system include:

A) computerized axial tomography.
B) magnetic resonance imaging.
C) X-rays.
D) all of the above.

Question 51

Symptoms of hallux valgus include:

A) pain.
B) redness.
C) swelling.
D) all of the above.

Question 52

Treatment for spinal deformities includes:

A) eliminating causative factors.
B) bracing.
C) performing spinal surgery.
D) all of the above.

Question 53

Osteomalacia in children is called:

A) cretinism.
B) scurvy.
C) rickets.
D) myxedema.

Question 54

Kyphosis is:

A) a humped curvature of the thoracic spine.
B) a lateral curvature of the spine.
C) an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine.
D) a lateral curvature of the cervical spine.

Question 55

Symptoms of osteomyelitis include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) leukopenia.
B) high fever.
C) tenderness over the affected bone.
D) bacteremia.

Question 56

Strategies to reduce risk factors for osteoporosis include:

A) decreased alcohol consumption.
B) smoking cessation.
C) decreased caffeine consumption.
D) all of the above.

Question 57

Lordosis is:

A) a humped curvature of the thoracic spine.
B) an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine.
C) an inward curvature of the cervical spine.
D) a lateral curvature of the back.

Question 58

Treatment for osteoarthritis includes:

A) running 5 miles a day.
B) heat treatment.
C) cold.
D) taking Tylenol.

Question 59

Which of the following are factors for an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis?

A) obesity
B) being a female
C) age
D) all of the above

Question 60

Scoliosis is

A) a humped curvature of the thoracic spine.
B) an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine.
C) an inward curvature of the cervical spine.
D) a lateral curvature of the back.