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Question Correct
# Answer

Contaminated dressings should be disposed of in designated biohazard
16 C
containers, not regular trash bins

A TLSO brace stabilizes the thoracic and lumbar spine, commonly used in
17 B
spinal fractures and post-surgical recovery

A positive Finkelstein’s test suggests De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, an
18 A
inflammation of the tendons in the wrist

External fixators are often used in open fractures with extensive soft tissue
19 C
injury to stabilize the bone and allow for wound healing

A Colles’ fracture is commonly caused by falling onto an outstretched hand,
20 B
leading to a dorsally displaced distal radius fracture

Lateral epicondylitis is caused by repetitive wrist extension and overuse of
21 A
the forearm extensors

22 C AP and lateral radiographs provide the first-line evaluation for fractures

Saddle anesthesia and bowel/bladder dysfunction indicate cauda equina
23 C
syndrome, a medical emergency

24 A The Thompson test is used to assess Achilles tendon ruptures

25 B A TLSO brace is commonly used to manage scoliosis in adolescents

Hip fractures increase the risk of venous thromboembolism due to
26 B
immobility

A boxer’s fracture is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, commonly caused
27 B
by punching

A thumb spica splint provides immobilization for De Quervain’s
28 B
tenosynovitis

Radial nerve palsy commonly results in wrist drop due to loss of wrist and
29 A
finger extension
30 D The knee should be slightly bent for optimal AP imaging

The scaphoid has poor vascular supply, making it prone to avascular
31 B
necrosis if untreated