Comminuted fracture - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Fracture, Amputations and Connective Tissue Disorders Question and Answers Already Passed What is the primary objective in the acute management of a displaced fracture? - A) Surgical intervention - B) Immediate immobilization - C) Pain management - D) Application of ice B) Immediate immobilization *Rationale:* Immediate immobilization is crucial to prevent further injury and to stabilize the fracture until more definitive treatment can be provided. What type of fracture is des...

Fractures and Amputations- (In Class) NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary concern for a nurse when managing a patient with a fresh compound fracture? - A) Pain relief - B) Infection prevention - C) Physical therapy - D) Nutritional support B) Infection prevention *Rationale:* In a compound fracture, where the bone breaks through the skin, preventing infection is crucial due to the exposure of the bone. Which type of fracture is characterized by a ...

Fractures Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is a compression fracture and where is it commonly found? A compression fracture occurs when the bone collapses under pressure, commonly found in the vertebrae. How does an avulsion fracture occur and what is its typical cause? An avulsion fracture occurs when a fragment of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament, typically caused by a sudden, forceful pull. What is the typical treatment for a greenstick fracture? The typical tre...

Identify the correct root operation, used in ICD-10-PCS, for the following: Excision gallbladder 1. removal 2. resection 3. excision 4. incision (Ans- 2. resection In ICD-10-PCS, a 1-year-old child was left in a car for 5 hours during a blizzard with extreme drop in temperature. In the hospital, hyperthermia is used to raise the child's body temperature back to normal. One session was completed. 1. 6A3Z0ZZ 2. 6A4Z0ZZ 3. 6AB50BZ 4. 6A550Z0 (Ans- 1. 6A3Z0ZZ A patient is a...

Which cavity contains the mediastinum? a. abdominal b. dorsal c. pelvic d. ventral - ANSWER d. ventral What is a syndrome? a. A communicable disease b. A disease accompanied by a characteristic group of signs and diseases c. A disease that is neither acute nor chronic d. A widespread disease - ANSWER b. A disease accompanied by a characteristic group of signs and diseases Which of the following is part of the internal non-specific response to infection? a. tears ...

What are the definitive options for pelvic fracture stabilization and hemorrhage control? - External Fixation Interventional Radiology Open reduction & Internal fixation How are closed mid-shaft femur fractures managed? - Intramedullary nail fixation What makes a fracture comminuted? - The bone is in multiple pieces Physiologic criteria for trauma center care? - SBP<90 Resp rate <10 or >29 GCS <14 What is Kinematics? - The process of predicting potential injuries based on...

CASE 1 Operative Report PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Comminuted left proximal humerus fracture. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Comminuted left proximal humerus fracture. (The postoperative diagnosis is used for coding.) OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: Open treatment of left proximal humerus.(The working procedure until the report is read.) ANESTHESIA: General.(General anesthesia is used.) IMPLANTS: DePuy GLOBAL® FX™, stem size 10 with a 48 x 15 humeral head.(This is an indication that a prosthesis was introd...

Closed fractures - Fracture that does not disrupt the skin Directions of fracture lines - Linear Oblique Transverse Longitudinal Spiral Types of displaced fractures - Comminuted or oblique Types of nondisplaced fractures - Transverse, spiral, or greenstick Comminuted Fracture - Downward force, many fractures; bones can look like gravel Avulsion Fracture - An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap; can take bone with it Greenstick Fractu...

SSM TCAR review exam with verified 100% correct answers 2024/2025 1. What are the definitive options for pelvic fracture stabilization and hemor- rhage control?: Answer: External Fixation Interventional Radiology Open reduction & Internal fixation 2. How are closed mid-shaft femur fractures managed?: Answer: Intramedullary nail fixation 3. What makes a fracture comminuted?: Answer: The bone is in multiple pieces 4. Physiologic criteria for trauma center care?: Answer: SBP<90 Resp rate...

TYPES OF FRACTURES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ What is the defining characteristic of a comminuted fracture? A comminuted fracture is characterized by the bone breaking into three or more fragments. How is a greenstick fracture typically different from a complete fracture? A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks but does not break all the way through. What occurs in a compression fracture? In a compression fracture, the bone is crushed or...