Fractures Quiz

What is a fracture as described in the medical context?

• A) A type of bone infection

• B) Disruption or break in continuity of structure of bone

• C) A muscle tear

• D) A ligament injury

What is the most common cause of fractures?

• A) Genetic bone disorders

• B) Osteoporosis

• C) Traumatic injuries

• D) Vitamin D deficiency

Which diseases can lead to pathologic fractures?

• A) Diabetes and hypertension

• B) Cancer or osteoporosis

• C) Cardiovascular diseases

• D) Respiratory infections

What type of fracture involves the bone breaking but not penetrating through the skin?

• Compound fracture

• Open fracture

• Closed fracture

• Simple fracture

Which type of fracture is characterized by the bone breaking and exposing through the skin?

• Closed fracture

• Simple fracture

• Compound fracture

• Open fracture

What type of fracture classification is based on the direction of the fracture line?

• Linear

• Circular

• Pointed

• Spiral

Which of the following is NOT a type of fracture classification based on the direction of the fracture line?

• Oblique

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Circular

Which fracture classification is characterized by a helical fracture line around the axis of a bone?

• Linear

• Oblique

• Transverse

• Spiral

What type of fracture is characterized by the bone being broken into several pieces?

• Spiral

• Transverse

• Comminuted

• Greenstick

Which type of fracture is depicted as a bone twisted apart, as shown in the diagram?

• Spiral

• Oblique

• Pathologic

• Stress