Fractures Quiz

Which of the following best defines a fracture?

• A. A condition where bones are soft and bend easily.

• B. A partial or complete break in a bone.

• C. The inflammation of bone tissue.

• D. A misalignment of bones at a joint.

Which of the following are key structures of a bone?

• A. Ligaments, cartilage, and synovium.

• B. Osteoblasts, marrow, and periosteum.

• C. Tendons, muscles, and fascia.

• D. Neurons, axons, and synapses.

Which of the following are major complications of fractures?

• A. Infection, compartment syndrome, and fat embolism.

• B. Hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

• C. Asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia.

• D. Migraine, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease.

What is the correct order of the fracture healing process?

• A. Inflammation, bone production, bone remodeling.

• B. Bone production, inflammation, bone remodeling.

• C. Bone remodeling, inflammation, bone production.

• D. Inflammation, bone remodeling, bone production.

Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to identify fractures?

• A. X-ray

• B. MRI

• C. CT scan

• D. Ultrasound

Which of the following are key nursing interventions for patients with fractures?

• A. Pain management, immobilization, and monitoring for complications.

• B. Administering insulin, checking blood glucose, and providing a diabetic diet.

• C. Performing wound care, administering antibiotics, and ensuring proper hydration.

• D. Monitoring heart rate, managing oxygen therapy, and providing CPR.

Which of the following types of fractures is characterized by a bone breaking into several pieces?

• Greenstick

• Comminuted

• Transverse

• Spiral

Which type of fracture is most common in children and involves a partial break in the bone?

• Greenstick

• Comminuted

• Spiral

• Stress

Which of the following factors increases the risk of developing a fracture?

• Regular exercise

• Adequate calcium intake

• Osteoporosis

• Hydration

A patient presents with severe pain, swelling, and an obvious deformity in the leg after a fall. What is the nurse's priority action?

• Apply a cold compress

• Immobilize the leg and seek immediate medical evaluation

• Administer pain medication

• Perform range-of-motion exercises