47. Which type of arthritis is not commonly linked to carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Rheumatoid arthritis. b. Gout. c. Psoriatic arthritis. d. Osteoarthritis. 48. Which nerve conduction study finding is indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Increased sensory conduction velocity. b. Prolonged distal motor latency. c. Normal motor conduction. d. Increased reflexes. 49. Which of the following is not a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Tingling in the thumb and first three fingers. b. Pain in the wrist and hand. c. Loss of grip strength. d. Pain in the shoulder. 50. Which type of fracture is characterized by faint cracks that weaken the bone? a. Open fracture. b. Closed fracture. c. Hairline fracture. d. Comminuted fracture. 51. Which of the following is a non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Endoscopic procedures. b. Carpal bone manipulation. c. Wrist splinting. d. Carpal tunnel release. 52. Which medication is not typically used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome? a. NSAIDs. b. Corticosteroids. c. Antibiotics. d. Analgesics. 53. Which of the following is a common ergonomic recommendation for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Use of a standing desk. b. Avoiding all computer use. c. Wearing gloves while typing. d. Using a mouse with the non-dominant hand. 54. Which of the following is not a recommended manual therapy technique for carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Swedish massage. b. Trigger point therapy. c. Deep tissue massage. d. Neurodynamic technique. 55. Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome? a. X-ray. b. Ultrasound. c. Electromyography (EMG). d. MRI.
37. Atrophy of which muscle group may be a first indicator of carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Hypothenar. b. Thenar. c. Extensors. d. Lumbricals. 38. Which term describes a pins and needles sensation and often accompanies the tingling and numbness experienced by CTS patients? a. Lymphedema. b. Radiopathy. c. Occlusion. d. Paresthesia. 39. Which exam will determine muscular activity within the carpal tunnel region? a. Electrocardiogram. b. Electromyogram. c. Conduction. d. Physical. 40. Which orthopedic assessment test indicates De Quervain’s tenosynovitis? a. Allen’s test. b. Finger loop test. c. Phalen’s test. d. Finkelstein test. 41. According to Gabrielli and colleagues (2020), patients with CTS missed on average ______ days of work. a. 75 b. 37 c. 28 d. 10 42. When locating the pronator teres muscle, the therapist locates it directly deep to which other muscle? a. Biceps brachii. b. Brachioradialis. c. Brachialis. d. Pronator quadratus. 43. What is the most common age range for carpal tunnel syndrome? a. 20-30 years. b. 30-40 years. c. 40-60 years. d. 60-80 years. 44. Which test involves pressing the dorsal surfaces of the hands together with wrists flexed? a. Tinel’s Sign. b. Phalen’s Test. c. Allen’s Test. d. Finkelstein Test. 45. Which muscle is not innervated by the median nerve? a. Pronator teres. b. Flexor carpi radialis. c. Flexor pollicis longus. d. Extensor carpi ulnaris. 46. What is the primary function of the myelin sheath in neurons?
a. To integrate electrical messages. b. To protect and insulate axons. c. To receive chemical messages. d. To synthesize proteins.
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