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ASU HCR 240 SARDER: EXAM #2 | 194 QUESTIONS | WITH PASSED ANSWERS!!
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ASU HCR 240 SARDER:EXAM #2 | 194
QUESTIONS | WITH
PASSED ANSWERS!!
HCR
Evatee 8/15/24 HCR 240
,ASU HCR 240 SARDER: EXAM #2 | 194
QUESTIONS | WITH PASSED ANSWERS!!
what is the difference between a closed and open fracture? Answer - closed is
within the skin and open is shown by a break in the skin or a wound around the
fracture area
what is a complete fracture Answer - fracture where bone is broken all the way
through
what is an incomplete fracture Answer - bone is damaged but still in one piece
what is a displaced fracture Answer - bone ends are out of normal alignment
(anatomical postition)
what is a comminuted fracture Answer - when a bone is a complete fracture
broken into more than 2 fragments
what are the 4 directionality types of fractures? Answer - transverse
linear
oblique
spiral
what is a bowing fracture Answer - The bone is bent without any real break
t/f bowing fractures are most common in children Answer - TRUE
, what is a greenstick fracture Answer - type of fracture where the bone bends
and splits, causing a crack or incomplete break
t/f greenstick fractures are more common in adults Answer - FALSE; most
common in pediatrics
what is an epiphyseal fracture Answer - A fracture near the growth plate
what is the classification system used for epiphyseal plate fractures? Answer -
SALTER classification
what are the 3 types of fracture treatment Answer - reduction
traction
fixation
what is used in reduction fracture treatment Answer - the realignment of bone
fragments
what is traction fracture treatment Answer - the use of weights to reduce
fracture into proper alignment
t/f traction fracture treatment is long term Answer - FALSE; typically short
term until patient can go into surgery
what is fixation fracture treatment Answer - immobilization of bones
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