DEX IOT Exam | A Grade Questions and
Verified Answers| 100% Correct (New 2024/
2025 Update)
QUESTION
What area of the hand does the median nerve give sensory innervation?
Answer:
The palmar aspect of the thumb, index, long and radial half of the ring finger
QUESTION
True or False: Advantage of the mini-open surgical technique over ECTR is that the surgeon
will have a better view of the transverse carpal ligament and the patient will enjoy a quicker
return to activity.
Answer:
False
QUESTION
Which of the following conditions can mimic the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
(Cervical radiculopathy, median nerve entrapment at the elbow, Thumb CMC arthritis,
Nonspecific Tenosynovitis)
Answer:
All of the Above
QUESTION
What physical exam test shows a positive result when the patient feels "zaps" to their fingertips
as an examiner taps over the median nerve at the wrist?
Answer:
,Tinel's
QUESTION
The surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the Centerline™
endoscopic carpal tunnel release into the carpal canal?
Answer:
ring finger
QUESTION
The Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion plate is pre-contoured to provide this final anatomical
position:
Answer:
8º of dorsiflexion and 5º of valgus
QUESTION
True or False: The most commonly used surgical procedure to treat hallux rigidus is a
cheilectomy.
Answer:
True
QUESTION
True or False: ACD-A can be added to the ACP syringe after the fact if you realize you need
more time before the application.
Answer:
False
QUESTION
, When doing the Blind-Tunnel tenodesis technique, when should the surgeon measure the
diameter of the tendon?
Before the tendon has been whipstitched
After the tendon has been whipstitched
After the screw has been placed on the tenodesis driver
Answer:
After the tendon has been whipstitched
QUESTION
What size of BioComposite Tenodesis Screw does not come on a disposable Tenodesis Driver?
4.0 mm x 10 mm
4.75 mm x 15 mm
5.5 mm x 8 mm
6.25 mm x 15 mm
Answer:
5.5mm x 8 mm
QUESTION
Ankle Arthritis relates to what stage of flatfoot deformity?
Answer:
4
QUESTION
A patient is unable or has too much difficulty performing a single-support heel raise; his
hindfoot remains flexible. These findings on physical exam correspond to this Stage of Flatfoot
deformity:
Answer:
2
Verified Answers| 100% Correct (New 2024/
2025 Update)
QUESTION
What area of the hand does the median nerve give sensory innervation?
Answer:
The palmar aspect of the thumb, index, long and radial half of the ring finger
QUESTION
True or False: Advantage of the mini-open surgical technique over ECTR is that the surgeon
will have a better view of the transverse carpal ligament and the patient will enjoy a quicker
return to activity.
Answer:
False
QUESTION
Which of the following conditions can mimic the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
(Cervical radiculopathy, median nerve entrapment at the elbow, Thumb CMC arthritis,
Nonspecific Tenosynovitis)
Answer:
All of the Above
QUESTION
What physical exam test shows a positive result when the patient feels "zaps" to their fingertips
as an examiner taps over the median nerve at the wrist?
Answer:
,Tinel's
QUESTION
The surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the Centerline™
endoscopic carpal tunnel release into the carpal canal?
Answer:
ring finger
QUESTION
The Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion plate is pre-contoured to provide this final anatomical
position:
Answer:
8º of dorsiflexion and 5º of valgus
QUESTION
True or False: The most commonly used surgical procedure to treat hallux rigidus is a
cheilectomy.
Answer:
True
QUESTION
True or False: ACD-A can be added to the ACP syringe after the fact if you realize you need
more time before the application.
Answer:
False
QUESTION
, When doing the Blind-Tunnel tenodesis technique, when should the surgeon measure the
diameter of the tendon?
Before the tendon has been whipstitched
After the tendon has been whipstitched
After the screw has been placed on the tenodesis driver
Answer:
After the tendon has been whipstitched
QUESTION
What size of BioComposite Tenodesis Screw does not come on a disposable Tenodesis Driver?
4.0 mm x 10 mm
4.75 mm x 15 mm
5.5 mm x 8 mm
6.25 mm x 15 mm
Answer:
5.5mm x 8 mm
QUESTION
Ankle Arthritis relates to what stage of flatfoot deformity?
Answer:
4
QUESTION
A patient is unable or has too much difficulty performing a single-support heel raise; his
hindfoot remains flexible. These findings on physical exam correspond to this Stage of Flatfoot
deformity:
Answer:
2
