Fractures by ARB

Figure 1 represents what type of bone fracture: This is a fracture that is slanted across the bone shaft.

• Transverse Fracture

• Oblique Fracture

• Compound Fracture

• Spiral Fracture

Figure 2 represents what type of bone fracture: The fractured bone is broken into many fragments (3 or more).*

• Open Fracture

• Greenstick Fracture

• Communited Fracture

• Oblique Fracture

Figure 3 represents what type of bone fracture: This a fractured bone that breaks through the skin.*

• Closed Fracture

• Compound Fracture

• Greenstick Fracture

• Transverse Fracture

You're caring for a patient who has experienced a fracture to the right arm that is represented in Figure 3. What nursing intervention will you take with this type of fracture?*

A. B. C. D.

• Cover the fracture with a sterile dressing.

• Place the arm below the heart level.

• Attempt bone reduction by manually readjusting the bone.

• Place a tight compression bandage over the fracture.

85 year old patient has an accidental fall while going to the bathroom without assistance. It appears the patient has sustained a bone fracture to the left leg. The leg's shape is deformed and the patient is unable to move it. The patient is alert and oriented but in pain. What will you do FIRST after confirming the patient is safe and

• Apply an ice pack covered with a towel to the site.

• Immobilize the fracture with a splint.

• Administer pain medication.

• Elevate the extremity above heart level.

Which statement by a patient, who just received a cast on the right arm for a fracture, requires you to notify the physician immediately?*

• "It is really itchy inside my cast!"

• "My pain is so severe that it hurts to stretch or elevate my arm."

• "I can feel my fingers and move them."

• "I've been using ice packs to reduce swelling."

What medical diagnosis is most likely happening to your patient given the complaint in the Question 6?

• Sprain

• Compartmental syndrome

• Fat embolism

• Air embolism

A patient sustained a fracture to the femur. The patient has suddenly become confused, restless, and has a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. Based on the location of fracture and the presenting symptoms, this patient may be experiencing what type of complication?*

• Compartment Syndrome

• Osteomyelitis

• Fat embolism

• Hypovolemia

What is a LATE sign of compartment syndrome?*

• Paralysis

• Pain

• Paresthesia

• Pulselessness

Select all the signs and symptoms that will present in compartment syndrome?

• Capillary refill less than 2 seconds

• Pallor

• Pain relief with medication

• Feeling of tingling in the extremity

• Affected extremity feels cooler to the touch than the unaffected extremity