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MMS - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CE Course Examination Answer Form

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Question 1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the number one repetitive strain injury in the US.

a) true
b) false

Question 2. Muscle spasms are the major culprit to the majority of muscles pains.

a) true
b) false

Question 3. A muscle, if used repeatedly in a fixed position, will not change its memory.

a) true
b) false

Question 4. The thick thumb muscle, located at the base of the thumb is not important in the relief of CTS.

a) true
b) false

Question 5. It is difficult to rid yourself of trigger points when any chemical imbalances interferes with metabolism in the muscles (for example thyroid inadequacy, hypoglycemia and anemia).

a) true
b) false

Question 6. The median nerve begins in the neck.

a) true
b) false

Question 7. Pain perceived as occurring in a part of the body other than its true source is called referred pain.

a) true
b) false

Question 8. The areas that need to be treated to relieve wrist/hand pain and numbness start at the neck and end in the hand.

a) true
b) false

Question 9. When the biceps are in spasm they will put pressure on the median nerve.

a) true
b) false

Question 10. The thick muscles at the base of the thumb are called the thenar muscles.

a) true
b) false

Question 11. Trigger points can affect movement by keeping muscles lengthened and supple.

a) true
b) false

Question 12. The flexor muscles (underside of the arm) and the extensor muscles (top of the arm) both press on the median nerve and have a major impact on the carpal tunnel.

a) true
b) false

Question 13. In order to reduce the risk of carpal tunnel when at the workstation the center of the desktop monitor should be placed so the top of the screen is at or just below eye level when seated in an upright position.

a) true
b) false

Question 14. In order to reduce the risk of carpal tunnel when at the workstation place the mouse, trackball, or other input device far away from you.

a) true
b) false

Question 15. Spasm in the scalenes will cause pain in the lower back and legs.

a) true
b) false

Question 16. _____________ can reduce the risk of CTS:

a) optimizing work habits
b) doing daily exercise and stretches
c) alternating between activities to add variety
d) all of the above

Question 17. When muscle fibers suddenly contract, causing immediate or severe pain, it is called a ____________.

a) muscle atrophy
b) concentric pulling
c) muscle cramp
d) muscle spasm

Question 18. The nerve of the wrist and hand, especially the thumb and first two fingers, is called the ____________ :

a) transverse nerve
b) flexor nerve
c) median nerve
d) ulnar nerve

Question 19. How many tendons run through the carpal tunnel:

a) ten
b) nine
c) seven
d) three

Question 20. When a patient undergoes carpal tunnel surgery the surgeon opens the wrist and will snip which ligament:

a) flexor retinaculum
b) median
c) opponens pollicis
d) extensor pollicis

Question 21. This is a test used to diagnose CTS:

a) valgus
b) varus
c) electromylogram
d) lachman

Question 22. A muscle has how many ends:

a) one
b) two
c) three
d) none of the above

Question 23. There are ____________ small bones in the wrist called the carpal tunnel:

a) a seven
b) four
c) eight
d) ten

Question 24. These muscles are almost always involved in causing pain or abnormal sensations in the hands.

a) pectoralis
b) trapezius
c) scalenes
d) extensors

Question 25. Inflammation of the joint is called ____________

a) acromegaly
b) tenosynovitis
c) double crush syndrome
d) none of the above

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