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WorksheetsFormative Quiz - Fractures
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A primary trauma survey involves the use of advanced imaging to assist in screening injuries of polytrauma patients. A patient with midline cervical tenderness after a vehicular accident needs a cross-table lateral X-ray of the cervical spine.
First statement is F, second is T
First statement is T, second is F
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Which of the following conditions is an indication for requesting a cervico-thoracic CT scan?
Severe neck pain after falling off a bicycle
Numbness over the little finger after a falling off a bike
Crepitus on the neck area on rotation after falling off a bike
Loss of consciousness after falling off a bike
Orthogonal views are 2 views taken opposite of each other. Oblique views may suffice in cases of difficulty in positioning the patient.
First statement is F, second is T
First statement is T, second is F
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Which of the following components of bone give it its radiodensity on X-rays?
Collagen
Matrix
Minerals
Osteoblasts
Fracture in a 12 year old rapidly heals and remodels. Remodeling potential increases with age.
First statement is F, second is T
First statement is T, second is F
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Under which of the following Elements of Fracture Description can this radiograph be classified?
Alignment of the fracture
Direction of the fracture line
Special types
Type of fracture
Under which of the following Elements of Fracture Description can this radiograph be classified?
Alignment of the fracture
Associated abnormalities
Direction of the fracture line
Special types
Under which of the following Elements of Fracture Description can this radiograph be classified?
Alignment of the fracture
Associated abnormalities
Direction of the fracture line
Special types
Under which of the following Elements of Fracture Description can this radiograph be classified?
Alignment of the fracture
Associated abnormalities
Direction of the fracture line
Special features
A 35 year old mason complained of dull aching foot pain. Consult was done and xray showed normal findings (see image A). Persistence of pain prompted second opinion 3 weeks after where a repeat xray was done (see image B). What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Missed fracture of the 2nd metatarsal shaft
Delayed union of the 2nd metatarsal shaft
Stress fracture of the 2nd metatarsal shaft
Pathologic fracture of the 2nd metatarsal shaft
