Sample Examinations.....

The following samples are included to assist you in the preparation for the actual examinations. They are downloadable here in PDF format for the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

As continued issues of BODYCAST are published, further Rounds Response articles are published, as well as additional quizzes and answers. These are added below as they become available.

Issue This Issue's Rounds Quiz
(Answer in next Issue) 		Rounds Responses
(to previous Issue's question) 		This Issue's Quiz Questions
Fall 2003 Does dorsal swelling signify an injury or infection in the dorsum of the hand?  Describe the difference between anterior and posterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular (SC) joint.
  		307 - 312
Winter 2004 A youth is in the emergency department with an ankle injury. An x-ray of the tibia is performed, and a fibrous cortical defect is observed on the tibia. The parents are concerned. Tell us about non-ossifying fibroma.
  		Does dorsal swelling signify an injury or infection in the dorsum of the hand?
  		313 - 318
Spring 2004 Are latex gloves a danger for allergic patients? Could they potentially cause an anaphylactic reaction? A youth is in the emergency department with an ankle injury. An x-ray of the tibia is performed, and a fibrous cortical defect is observed on the tibia. The parents are concerned. Tell us about non-ossifying fibroma.
  		319 - 324
Summer 2004 Why is bone and fracture/wound healing affected by smoking? Are latex gloves a danger for allergic patients? Could they potentially cause an anaphylactic reaction?
  		325 - 330
Fall 2004 Define a Chopart Fracture Why is bone and fracture/wound healing affected by smoking? 331 - 336
Winter 2005 What is the Harris Growth Arrest Line? Define a Chopart Fracture 337 -342
Spring 2005 Tell us about Concavity compression What is the Harris Growth Arrest Line? 343 - 348
Summer 2005 Describe Scheuermann’s Disease Tell us about Concavity Compression 349 - 354
Fall 2005 Believe that you apply a superior cast? Tell us why. Describe Scheuermann’s Disease 355 - 360
Winter 2006

What is Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

 Believe that you apply a superior cast? Tell us why 361 - 366
Spring 2006

An 18-month-old child is in a Hip Spica for a fractured femur. Prior to his/her discharge from the hospital, you have been asked to petal the child’s cast.

Explain cast petaling and what you will need		 What is Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)? 367 - 372
Summer 2006 Is it a necessary protocol to clean your scissors and cast saw blades? Explain cast petaling and what you will need 373 - 378
Fall 2006 What technique/materials do you employ while performing a cast wedge? Is it a necessary protocol to clean your scissors and cast saw blades? 379 - 384
Winter 2007 What is a carpal boss, or carpe bossu? What technique/materials do you employ while performing a cast wedge? 385 - 390
Spring 2007 How is the repair of a fractured adult bone similar to endochrondal bone formation What is a carpal boss, or carpe bossu? 391 - 396
Summer 2007 What is topographical anticipation How is the repair of a fractured adult bone similar to endochrondal bone formation 397 - 402
Fall 2007 What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRTs)? What is topographical anticipation 403-408
Winter 2008 You have just placed a patient in full balanced traction and it has been a while since those skills have been requested from you. List the potential complications that may occur in patients in traction. What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRTs)? 409-414
Spring 2008 What is meant by the term Rachitic Rosary? You have just placed a patient in full balanced traction and it has been a while since those skills have been requested from you. List the potential complications that may occur in patients in traction. 415-420
Summer 2008 What is a sequestrum? What is meant by the term Rachitic Rosary? 421-426
Fall 2008 What structures make up the syndesmotic ligaments? What is their function? What is a sequestrum? 427-432