Exemplar 13.B Fracture Questions and Answers Graded A+
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Exemplar 13.B Fracture
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Exemplar 13.B Fracture
Exemplar 13.B Fracture Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What type of fracture is characterized by the bone breaking in multiple directions, often seen in
high-impact injuries?
- A) Comminuted fracture
- B) Stress fracture
- C) Greenstick fracture
- D) Hairline fracture
A) Comminuted fr...
Exemplar 13.B Fracture Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What type of fracture is characterized by the bone breaking in multiple directions, often seen in
high-impact injuries?
- A) Comminuted fracture
- B) Stress fracture
- C) Greenstick fracture
- D) Hairline fracture
✔✔A) Comminuted fracture
*Rationale:* A comminuted fracture involves the bone breaking into multiple fragments,
commonly occurring in high-impact injuries.
How is a greenstick fracture best identified in pediatric patients?
- A) By a complete break through the bone
- B) By a diagonal break across the bone
- C) By bending and incomplete cracking of the bone
- D) By the bone piercing through the skin
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,✔✔C) By bending and incomplete cracking of the bone
*Rationale:* A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture with bending and cracking,
commonly seen in children due to their softer bones.
Which intervention is crucial immediately after diagnosing a compound fracture?
- A) Applying heat to the fracture site
- B) Immobilizing the fracture and covering the wound
- C) Performing an immediate reduction of the fracture
- D) Administering oral pain medications
✔✔B) Immobilizing the fracture and covering the wound
*Rationale:* For a compound fracture, it is crucial to immobilize the fracture and cover the
wound to prevent infection and stabilize the injury.
What is the primary characteristic of a stress fracture?
- A) A complete break across the bone
- B) A bone that is crushed under pressure
- C) A small, hairline crack from repetitive stress
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, - D) A segment of bone pulled off by a ligament
✔✔C) A small, hairline crack from repetitive stress
*Rationale:* A stress fracture is characterized by a small, hairline crack in the bone due to
repetitive stress or overuse.
How does a transverse fracture typically present on an X-ray?
- A) As a diagonal break
- B) As a spiral pattern
- C) As a horizontal break across the bone
- D) As a segmental break with multiple fragments
✔✔C) As a horizontal break across the bone
*Rationale:* A transverse fracture appears as a horizontal break across the bone, perpendicular
to the bone’s long axis.
What is the common management strategy for an oblique fracture?
- A) Immediate surgical intervention
- B) Immobilization with a cast or splint
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