Bone Fractures: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Question 1

Which type of fracture occurs when the bone breaks but does not penetrate the skin?

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Closed fracture

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Open fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Comminuted fracture

Question 2

What is the most frequent cause of bone fractures?

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Trauma

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Osteoporosis

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Metabolic disorders

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Infection

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a bone fracture?

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Rash

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Pain

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Swelling

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Deformity

Question 4

What is the primary objective of fracture treatment?

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To restore function

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To reduce pain

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To promote healing

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To prevent infection

Question 5

Which type of fracture is characterized by a break that shatters the bone into multiple pieces?

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Comminuted fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Oblique fracture

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Spiral fracture

Question 6

In the management of an open fracture, what is the initial step?

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Control bleeding

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Immobilize the fracture

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Clean the wound

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Administer pain medication

Question 7

Which type of fracture occurs when the break extends across the growth plate in children?

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Physeal fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Torsion fracture

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Buckle fracture

Question 8

How does rehabilitation aid in the recovery from a bone fracture?

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Enhances mobility, muscle strength, and overall function.

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Ensures proper immobilization and prevents re-injury.

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Promotes bone formation and accelerates healing.

Question 9

What is the most common cause of bone fractures?

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Trauma (e.g., falls, accidents)

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Osteoporosis (weakening of bones)

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Cancer (tumors weakening bones)

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Infection (e.g., osteomyelitis)

Question 10

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with bone fractures?

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Headache

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Pain

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Swelling

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Bleeding

Question 11

Which of the following imaging tests is typically used to diagnose bone fractures?

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X-ray

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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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CT scan (Computed Tomography)

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Ultrasound

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of closed reduction for a bone fracture?

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To realign and set the broken bone fragments

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To stabilize the fracture and prevent further movement

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To prevent infection

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To relieve pain

Question 13

Which classification of fracture involves a break in the skin, exposing the bone?

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Open fracture

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Colles' fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Pathologic fracture

Question 14

What is the most prevalent cause of bone fractures?

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Trauma

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Osteoporosis

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Infection

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Cancer

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bone fracture?

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Unaffected range of motion

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Pain

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Swelling

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Bruising

Question 16

What is the primary objective of closed reduction?

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To align fractured bones non-surgically

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To immobilize fractured bones

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To prevent infection

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To facilitate bone healing

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an internal fixation device?

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Plate

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Cast

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Splint

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Traction

Question 18

Which type of bone fracture involves a complete break in the bone with no fragments displaced?

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Simple fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Comminuted fracture

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Avulsion fracture

Question 19

Identify the primary cause of bone fractures:

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Trauma

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Osteoporosis

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Infection

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Cancer

Question 20

What is the initial step in managing a suspected bone fracture?

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Immobilize the affected area

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Apply ice to reduce swelling

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Administer pain medication to the patient

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Immediately transport the patient to the hospital

Question 21

Which imaging technique is most commonly utilized to diagnose bone fractures?

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X-ray

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MRI

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CT scan

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Ultrasound

Question 22

Identify the type of fracture that commonly requires surgical intervention:

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Open fracture

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Stable fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Pathologic fracture

Question 23

Which of the following does NOT describe a closed fracture?

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The bone is displaced

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The bone is broken but the skin is not

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The bone fragments are stable

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There is no open wound

Question 24

What is the immediate priority in managing a bone fracture?

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Immobilizing the injured area

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Administering pain medication

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Applying ice to the injured area

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Elevating the injured area

Question 25

What is the primary goal of closed reduction in fracture treatment?

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Realigning the fractured bone fragments

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Stabilizing the injured area

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Promoting bone healing

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Preventing infection

Question 26

What is the most common cause of bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

Trauma

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Osteoporosis

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Muscle weakness

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Infection

Question 27

What is the first step in managing a suspected bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the injured area

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Apply ice

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Elevate the injured limb

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Give pain medication

Question 28

Which type of imaging is most commonly used to confirm a bone fracture?

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X-ray

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CT scan

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MRI

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Ultrasound

Question 29

What is the primary goal of surgical intervention for bone fractures?

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Reduce and stabilize the fracture

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Promote healing

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Prevent infection

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Improve range of motion

Question 30

What is the most common type of bone fracture in children?

Accepted Answer

Greenstick fracture

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Tibia fracture

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Femur fracture

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Humerus fracture

Question 31

What is the primary cause of most bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

Trauma

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Osteoporosis

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Infection

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Cancer

Question 32

What is the first step in managing a suspected bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the injured area

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Apply ice to the injury

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Give pain medication

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Transport to the hospital

Question 33

Which of the following is the most common type of bone fracture in the elderly population?

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Hip fracture

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Femur fracture

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Tibia fracture

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Humerus fracture

Question 34

What is the primary cause of most bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

Trauma

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Osteoporosis

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Metabolic bone disease

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Muscle weakness

Question 35

What is the first step in managing a suspected bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb

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Apply ice

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Elevate the limb

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Give pain medication

Question 36

Which of the following imaging techniques is commonly used to diagnose bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

X-ray

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MRI

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CT scan

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Ultrasound

Question 37

What is the goal of closed reduction in fracture management?

Accepted Answer

To realign the fractured bones without surgery

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To stabilize the fracture with internal fixation

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To remove damaged bone fragments

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To prevent infection

Question 38

In the surgical management of complex bone fractures, which healthcare professional typically takes the lead?

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Surgeon

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Nurse

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Physical therapist

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Radiologist

Question 39

A sudden, forceful bending or twisting motion applied to a bone can result in which type of fracture?

Accepted Answer

Spiral fracture

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Avulsion fracture

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Pathologic fracture

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Compression fracture

Question 40

Which of the following is a cardinal sign and symptom of a bone fracture?

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Swelling and pain

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Nausea and vomiting

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Blurred vision

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Loss of consciousness

Question 41

The primary aim of immobilizing a fractured bone is to:

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Prevent further displacement and damage to the bone and surrounding tissues

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Relieve pain

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Promote bone healing

Question 42

Which type of cast is commonly used to immobilize fractures of long bones, such as the femur or tibia, that require prolonged stability?

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Long leg or arm cast

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Splint

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Walking boot

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Short leg or arm cast

Question 43

Which of the following clinical findings is indicative of infection in a fracture site?

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Increased redness, swelling, and purulent drainage

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Improved range of motion

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Absence of fever

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Decreased pain

Question 44

The bone healing process typically involves a series of overlapping stages. Which of the following correctly represents the sequence of these stages?

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Inflammation, repair, remodeling

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Formation, growth, maturation

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Coagulation, ossification, calcification

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Proliferation, differentiation, hypertrophy

Question 45

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in the care of a patient with a bone fracture?

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To assess, monitor, and provide holistic care to the patient and their family

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To diagnose and treat the fracture

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To administer pain medication

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To perform surgery on the fracture

Question 46

A patient arrives at the emergency room after a fall.  Their forearm exhibits pain, swelling, and a visible deformity.  An X-ray reveals the bone is broken into multiple fragments. What type of fracture is this?

Accepted Answer

Comminuted fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Spiral fracture

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Stress fracture

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a common complication associated with bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

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Fat embolism

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Compartment syndrome

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Delayed union

Question 48

A nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected fracture. Which clinical finding is considered a LATE sign of compartment syndrome?

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Pulselessness

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Paresthesia

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Pain

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Pallor

Question 49

When assessing a patient's neurovascular status distal to a fracture site, which parameters should the nurse prioritize?

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Capillary refill, pulses, and sensation

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Range of motion and muscle strength

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Skin temperature and color only

Question 50

Which type of fracture is most common in children due to the increased flexibility of their bones?

Accepted Answer

Greenstick fracture

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Oblique fracture

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Comminuted fracture

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Spiral fracture

Question 51

A patient with a fractured femur is placed in skeletal traction. What is the primary purpose of this intervention?

Accepted Answer

To maintain alignment and reduce muscle spasm

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To prevent infection at the fracture site

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To facilitate early ambulation

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To promote callus formation and bone healing

Question 52

Which of the following is a non-surgical treatment option for a fracture?

Accepted Answer

Closed reduction and casting

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External fixation

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Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)

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Intramedullary nailing

Question 53

What type of fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of bone?

Accepted Answer

Avulsion fracture

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Transverse fracture

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Impacted fracture

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Stress fracture

Question 54

Which nursing intervention is crucial to prevent pressure ulcers in a patient with a cast?

Accepted Answer

Performing regular skin assessments around the cast edges

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Encouraging active range of motion exercises

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Elevating the affected limb above heart level

Question 55

A patient with a tibia fracture complains of intense pain, even after receiving pain medication. The nurse observes that the patient's toes are pale and cool to the touch. What is the nurse's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the healthcare provider of these findings

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Administer additional pain medication as ordered

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Reposition the affected limb and apply ice