LIMP Survey

1. A "fractured" bone is:

The same as a broken boneWorse than a broken boneWhen bone pops through the skinEasier to treat than a broken bone

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2. All of the following facts about X-rays are true EXCEPT:

X-rays involve more radiation exposure than an MRIX-rays lead to the same amount of radiation exposure as a CT scan.X-rays lead to less radiation exposure than a CT scan.X-rays can be safely performed on a pregnant woman

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4. An Orthopaedic Surgeon is:

A doctor that cares for the heartA doctor that cares for ears, nose and throatA doctor that specializes in care of the feetA doctor that specializes in care of bones and muscles

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5. What is sciatica?

Pain in your back and leg(s) caused by hip arthritisPain in your back and leg(s) caused by compression of nerve roots originating in your spineSevere thigh pain due to a muscle spasmPain in your back and leg(s) due to a blood clot

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7. Arthritis is:

A joint disorder due to the inflammation of one or more jointsDue to the wear and tear of a joint Sometimes develops due to an infectionAll of the above

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8. How does Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) differ from Osteoarthritis (OA):

RA is due to the "wear and tear" of joints, while OA is due to a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorderRA is due to a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder, while OA is due to the "wear and tear" of jointsOA only affects older people RA only affects younger peopleRA only affects the hips and knees, while OA affects all joints.

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9. If you break your wrist, what might your doctor give you to help you heal?

A surgeryA castA surgery or a cast

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