Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Practice Exam

Which of the following best describes DeQuervain's Disease?

1. Inflexibility of the fingers

2. Pain in the wrist and thumb due to inflammation

3. Soreness in the elbow

4. A fracture in the thumb joint

The correct answer is: Pain in the wrist and thumb due to inflammation

DeQuervain's Disease is primarily characterized by pain in the wrist and thumb resulting from inflammation of the tendons located in the first dorsal compartment. This condition is often associated with repetitive motions or overuse of the wrist and can manifest as discomfort along the radial side of the wrist that can extend to the thumb. The inflammation can lead to swelling and difficulty in movement, sometimes described as a "catching" sensation when trying to move the thumb. The other options do not capture the essence of DeQuervain's Disease. Inflexibility of the fingers pertains to conditions that affect joint mobility rather than tendon inflammation. Soreness in the elbow is indicative of another area entirely, not directly related to DeQuervain's. A fracture in the thumb joint suggests a structural break rather than a soft tissue issue like inflammation. Thus, the description of pain in the wrist and thumb due to inflammation aligns accurately with the clinical presentation of DeQuervain's Disease.