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Multiple-Choice Questions
Domain 1: Patient Assessment and Evaluation
1. What is the most important initial step when obtaining a patient’s history?
A. Asking the patient to describe their symptoms in detail
B. Conducting a physical examination first
C. Reviewing the patient’s medical records before speaking to them
D. Immediately ordering radiographic imaging
2. Which of the following is considered an effective interviewing technique when gathering a
patient's medical history?
A. Asking leading questions
B. Using open-ended questions
C. Interrupting to speed up the interview
D. Limiting the conversation to yes-or-no questions
3. What is the best method to document a patient’s history in an orthopaedic setting?
A. Using shorthand notes only
B. Writing verbatim everything the patient says
C. Using a structured SOAP note format
D. Relying solely on previous records
4. Which of the following factors increases the risk of osteoporotic fractures?
A. Male gender
B. Increased muscle mass
C. Smoking and prolonged corticosteroid use
D. High calcium intake
5. What vital sign is most concerning in a patient with a suspected fracture?
A. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
B. Heart rate of 90 bpm
C. Oxygen saturation of 98%
D. Absent distal pulses
6. A patient presents with a swollen and painful knee after a fall. What specialized orthopaedic
test would help assess for an ACL injury?
A. Thompson test
B. Lachman test
C. Patrick’s (FABER) test
D. McMurray test
