Ch 45 study guide Practical Questions And Accurate Answers A+ Scored/2024.

Open or compound fracture - correct answer Fracture in which the fragments of the broken bone break through the skin Complete fracture - correct answer Fracture in which the break extends across the entire bone, dividing it into two separate pieces Incomplete fracture - correct answer Fracture in which the bone breaks only partially across, leaving some portion of the bone intact Stress fracture - correct answer Fracture caused by either sudden force or prolonged stress Commuted fracture - correct answer Fracture in which the bone is broken or crushed into small pieces Greenstick - correct answer Fracture in which the bone is broken on one side but only bent on the other; most common in children Fat embolism - correct answer Condition in which fat globules are released from the marrow of the broken bone into the bloodstream, migrate to the lungs, and cause pulmonary edema Compartment stmdrome - correct answer Serious complication of a fracture caused by internal or external pressure on the affected area, resulting in decreased blood flow, pain, and tissue damage Nonunion - correct answer Failure of a fracture to heal Fixation - correct answer Procedure done during the open reduction surgical procedure to attach the fragments of the broken bone together when reduction alone is not feasible Reduction - correct answer Process of bringing the ends of the broken bone into proper alignment Closed reduction or manupilation - correct answer Nonsurgical realignment of the bones to their previous anatomic position; be done before using traction, may angulation, rotation, or a combination of these Open reduction - correct answer Surgical procedure in which an inci- sion is made at the fracture site, usually on patients with open (com-pound) or comminuted fractures, to clean the area of fragments and debris Bone remodeling - correct answer Process in which immature bone cells are gradually replaced by mature bone cells Delayed union - correct answer Healing of fracture does not occur in the normally expected time Malunion - correct answer Unsatisfactory alignment of bone; results in external deformity and dysfunction Long arm cast - correct answer A cast used for breaks in the forearm ,elbow, or humerus Long leg cast - correct answer A cast used for fracture of the distal femur, knee, or lower leg Bodyjacket cast - correct answer A cast that encircles the trunk; used for stable spine injuries of thoracic or lumbar spine Bilateral long leg hip spica cast - correct answer A cast that encases the trunk plus two extremities; used for fractures of the femur, acetabulum, or pelvis Long leg cast - correct answer Used for injury to the knee or knee dislocation Short arm cast - correct answer Used for fracture of the hand or wrist Traction - correct answer A pulling force on a fractured extremity to provide alignment of the bro- ken bone fragments Skeleton traction - correct answer Traction applied directly to a bone Crutchfield traction - correct answer A type of traction used for immobi- lization of fractures of the cervical vertebrae Buck traction - correct answer A type of traction used for hip and knee contractures, muscle spasms, and alignment of hip fractures Crutchfield traction - correct answer A type of traction in which tongs are inserted into either side of the skull 12. What are the purposes of traction? Select all that apply. - correct answer t. 1. Prevent or correct deformity 2. Decrease muscle spasm 3. Promote rest 4.Maintain the position of the diseased or injured part Fracture He