ATI RN
Musculoskeletal Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Creatine is an amino acid mostly stored in skeletal muscle increasing muscle performance. Its use has been increased when other supplements have been withdrawn from the market. Of the following, the possible adverse effect include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Creatine can cause nephritis (kidney inflammation) due to increased renal workload; the others are not established adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
Matching: Congenital vertical talus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital vertical talus often requires soft tissue surgical release due to its rigidity.
Question 3 of 5
Match the following terms with the common names - Pes planus
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pes planus is flatfoot, characterized by a collapsed arch.
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent has vague knee pain. With the knee fully flexed, there is a discrete tender area on the lateral portion of the articular cartilage of the medial femoral condyle. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteochondritis dissecans involves cartilage defects, often causing localized tenderness in the femoral condyle.
Question 5 of 5
A child presents after a fall, which occurred while running. While falling, the child attempted to brace against the fall using his hands in dorsiflexion. There is tenderness over the wrist. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A torus (buckle) fracture of the distal radius is common in children falling on an outstretched hand, causing wrist tenderness.