Med-Surg Fractures Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Med-Surg Fractures Questions and
Answers Already Passed
What is the most common complication of a fracture in the elderly?
- A) Osteomyelitis
- B) Deep vein thrombosis
- C) Nonunion
- D) Pulmonary embolism
B) Deep vein thrombosis
*Rationale:* The elderly are at higher risk for deep ve...
Med-Surg Fractures Questions and
Answers Already Passed
What is the most common complication of a fracture in the elderly?
- A) Osteomyelitis
- B) Deep vein thrombosis
- C) Nonunion
- D) Pulmonary embolism
✔✔B) Deep vein thrombosis
*Rationale:* The elderly are at higher risk for deep vein thrombosis due to decreased mobility
following a fracture.
What is a primary concern when managing a fracture in a diabetic patient?
- A) Increased risk of infection
- B) Faster healing of the bone
- C) Decreased pain perception
- D) Improved circulation
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,✔✔A) Increased risk of infection
*Rationale:* Diabetic patients are at a higher risk for infection due to potential poor wound
healing and compromised immune function.
Which type of fracture is most likely to require surgical intervention for proper healing?
- A) Hairline fracture
- B) Greenstick fracture
- C) Comminuted fracture
- D) Stress fracture
✔✔C) Comminuted fracture
*Rationale:* Comminuted fractures, where the bone breaks into multiple fragments, often
require surgical intervention to realign and stabilize the bone.
What is a common sign of compartment syndrome following a fracture?
- A) Bruising around the fracture site
- B) Increased range of motion
- C) Severe pain out of proportion to the injury
- D) Decreased swelling
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, ✔✔C) Severe pain out of proportion to the injury
*Rationale:* Compartment syndrome is characterized by severe pain that is disproportionate to
the injury, often accompanied by other symptoms such as decreased sensation.
What is the primary reason for immobilizing a fracture with a splint or cast?
- A) To reduce pain
- B) To promote bone growth
- C) To maintain bone alignment
- D) To prevent infection
✔✔C) To maintain bone alignment
*Rationale:* Immobilization with a splint or cast is crucial for maintaining proper bone
alignment to ensure effective healing.
Which assessment finding might indicate the presence of a fracture in a patient who has not yet
been diagnosed?
- A) Normal range of motion
- B) Tenderness and swelling at the site
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