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7. What is the first imaging modality for suspected elbow fractures?
A) CT scan
B) MRI
C) AP and lateral radiographs
D) Ultrasound

8. What nerve is commonly injured in olecranon fractures?
A) Ulnar nerve
B) Median nerve
C) Radial nerve
D) Axillary nerve

9. What is the optimal position for immobilizing a supracondylar humerus fracture in a long arm
cast?
A) Elbow in full extension
B) Elbow flexed to 90 degrees
C) Elbow flexed to 45 degrees
D) Forearm in supination with elbow at 120 degrees

10. Which condition requires surgical fixation rather than immobilization with a long arm cast?
A) Displaced radial head fracture
B) Nondisplaced olecranon fracture
C) Pediatric supracondylar fracture without vascular compromise
D) Isolated radial neck fracture

11. When using a cast saw for cast removal, the blade primarily works by:
A) Rotating to cut through the cast
B) Applying pressure to shear the cast
C) Generating heat to melt the cast material
D) Vibrating to break the hard outer layer