Hand Therapy Practice Exam Questions 16-20



16.  A patient presents to your clinic with moderately severe carpal tunnel syndrome. His electromyography (EMG) examination also showed moderately severe ulnar mononeuropathy localized at the cubital tunnel.  However,  he is not experiencing typical signs or symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome. What would explain this?

A.   Riche Canneau Anastomosis
B.   Martin Gruber Anastomosis
C.   Marinacci Anastomosis
D.   Beretinni Anastomosis




17.  What complication is possible following a volar proximal interphalangeal (PIP) dislocation and what early treatment is essential?


A. Swan neck deformity; figure 8 splint; active flexion
B. Boutonnière deformity; PIP extension splint; oblique retinacular ligament (ORL) stretching
C. Mallet finger; distal interphalangeal (DIP) hyperextension splint; range of motion  (ROM) to unaffected joints.
D.  Metacarpal phalangeal (MCP) flexion contracture; Finger cast; no ROM advised




18.  What range of motion (ROM) of the elbow and forearm (FA) is required to complete most activities of daily living (ADLs)?

A.   Elbow extension/flexion 0/150; FA supination/pronation 85/80
B.   Elbow extension/flexion 90/150; FA supination/pronation 30/30
C.   Elbow extension/flexion 30/130; FA supination/pronation 50/50
D.   Elbow extension/flexion 0/90; FA supination/pronation 50/50




19.  The most important band for valgus stabilization of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the elbow is:

A.   The transverse ligament
B.   The anterior oblique ligament (AOL)
C.   The posterior oblique ligament (POL)
D.   The annular ligament 

  


20.  Following repair of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the elbow it is important to position the elbow and forearm in what position?

A.   Elbow in flexion, FA in pronation
B.   Elbow in flexion, FA in supination
C.   Elbow in extension, FA in pronation
D.   Elbow in extension, FA in supination 








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