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Bone Fractures

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class

Date

Which fracture is most seen in pediatric patients and involves one side of the bone bending while the other side breaks?

Comminuted fracture

Greenstick fracture

Spiral fracture

Transverse fracture

What is the definition of a bone fracture?

A bone fracture is a type of joint injury.

A bone fracture is a condition of bone density loss.

A bone fracture is a break or crack in a bone.

A bone fracture is an inflammation of the bone.

Which type of fracture does NOT break the bone all the way through?

Spiral fracture

Comminuted fracture

Transverse fracture

Incomplete fracture

A fracture where the bone is broken into three or more fragments is called:

comminuted fracture

transverse fracture

greenstick fracture

simple fracture

What best describes a transverse fracture?

A fracture that occurs straight across the bone.

A fracture that occurs diagonally across the bone.

A fracture that involves multiple fragments of the bone.

A fracture that runs along the length of the bone.

Which complication is most commonly associated with long bone fractures?

Pulmonary embolism

Compartment syndrome

Fat embolism

Deep vein thrombosis

Nurses assess the 6 P's after a fracture. Which of the following is not one of the 6 P's?

Paralysis

Pulse

Paresthesia

Pallor

What does Pallor mean?

Pallor refers to a condition of excessive redness in the skin.

Pallor is a term for increased skin temperature.

Pallor indicates a state of skin hydration.

Pallor means abnormal paleness of the skin.

What does Pulselessness mean?

The presence of a strong heartbeat.

The condition of having a rapid pulse.

The state of being completely unconscious.

The absence of a detectable pulse.

10.

What does Paresthesia mean?

Paresthesia is a condition characterized by abnormal skin sensations.

Paresthesia refers to muscle weakness.

Paresthesia is a form of allergic reaction.

Paresthesia is a type of skin infection.

11.

What is Poikilothermia?

Poikilothermia is the ability to maintain a constant body temperature regardless of the environment.

Poikilothermia refers to a condition where body temperature is always elevated.

Poikilothermia is a state of having a fixed body temperature that does not change.

Poikilothermia is the condition of having a variable body temperature that changes with the environment.

12.

Paralysis means:

Loss of muscle function or movement.

Inability to feel pain or touch.

Temporary weakness in limbs.

Complete loss of sensation.

13.

Define pain

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Pain is a mild discomfort that has no relation to injury.

Pain is a physical condition that enhances emotional well-being.

Pain is a pleasant sensation experienced during relaxation.

14.

A spiral fracture is most likely caused by which mechanism?

Twisting or rotational force

Direct impact force

Shear force

Compression force

15.

Which nursing intervention is appropriate immediately after identifying a suspected open fracture with bleeding?

Administer pain medication immediately.

Apply direct pressure to the wound to control bleeding.

Elevate the limb to reduce swelling.

Immobilize the fracture with a splint.

16.

What are the main causes of bone fractures?

Genetic factors and age-related changes

Nutritional deficiencies and dehydration

Environmental hazards and weather conditions

The main causes of bone fractures are trauma, medical conditions, overuse injuries, and lifestyle factors.

17.

Any injury to the bone resulting in damage is a fracture.

True

False

18.

What is an oblique fracture?

An oblique fracture is a type of hairline fracture.

An oblique fracture is a bone fracture that occurs at an angle.

An oblique fracture is a fracture that happens in the joint area.

An oblique fracture is a break that occurs straight across the bone.

19.

Signs and symptoms of a broken bone include:

Itching, redness, swelling, warmth, stiffness

Pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, difficulty using the limb

Numbness, tingling, weakness, fatigue, fever

Cramps, spasms, chills, headaches, nausea

20.

Complications from bone fractures can include:

Fracture healing, muscle strain, joint dislocation

Osteoporosis, arthritis, tendon rupture

Infection, bleeding, fat embolisms, blood clots

Swelling, bruising, skin irritation

21.

Fat embolisms are most common with the fracture of the:

femur

humerus

tibia

radius

22.

Who is most affected by Greentree fractures?

Adults with no prior injuries.

Elderly individuals with arthritis.

Adolescents, especially those with bone disorders.

Teenagers engaged in contact sports.

23.

An open fracture is described as:

A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin.

A fracture that occurs without any skin damage.

A fracture that heals without medical intervention.

A fracture where the bone is only partially broken.

24.

A closed fracture is:

A fracture that breaks through the skin.

A fracture that occurs in the joint area.

A fracture that is caused by excessive stress.

A fracture where the skin remains intact.

25.

An open fracture is the same as a closed fracture.

Open fractures are less severe

Closed fractures are more common

False

True

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Bone Fractures

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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