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What is the primary cause of fractures according to the text?
What is the primary cause of fractures according to the text?
- Trauma from direct blows or crushing forces (correct)
- Metabolic bone diseases
- Poor physical conditioning
- Extreme muscle contractions
Which condition is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for fractures in the text?
Which condition is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for fractures in the text?
- Hypertension (correct)
- Poor balance
- Muscle atrophy
- Neurologic disease
How are fractures classified according to the text?
How are fractures classified according to the text?
- According to the victim's history of falls
- Based on the number of fragments present
- By the type of communication with the external environment (correct)
- By the age of the individual
Which type of fracture involves more than two/multiple fragments?
Which type of fracture involves more than two/multiple fragments?
What is a common symptom of metabolic bone diseases that can predispose an individual to fractures?
What is a common symptom of metabolic bone diseases that can predispose an individual to fractures?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to an increased risk of fractures according to the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to an increased risk of fractures according to the text?
Which type of fracture results from the strong pulling effect of tendons or ligaments at the bone attachment?
Which type of fracture results from the strong pulling effect of tendons or ligaments at the bone attachment?
In which type of fracture does the periosteum get disrupted on both sides?
In which type of fracture does the periosteum get disrupted on both sides?
What type of fracture occurs with bending of the bone and has one side cracked while the other side is bent?
What type of fracture occurs with bending of the bone and has one side cracked while the other side is bent?
Which type of fracture involves bone fragments being driven into each other?
Which type of fracture involves bone fragments being driven into each other?
What type of fracture extends in a spiral direction along the shaft of the bone due to twisting?
What type of fracture extends in a spiral direction along the shaft of the bone due to twisting?
Which type of fracture has a line that extends across the bone shaft at a right angle to the longitudinal axis?
Which type of fracture has a line that extends across the bone shaft at a right angle to the longitudinal axis?
What is the first step to stop bleeding from a wound?
What is the first step to stop bleeding from a wound?
In emergency care, what should be done before splinting?
In emergency care, what should be done before splinting?
Which fractures are treated with only immobilization without requiring reduction?
Which fractures are treated with only immobilization without requiring reduction?
What is the purpose of definitive care in the context of fractures?
What is the purpose of definitive care in the context of fractures?
Which method is required for most displaced fractures to prevent deformity and shortening?
Which method is required for most displaced fractures to prevent deformity and shortening?
Which type of internal fixation is suitable for fractures of long bones?
Which type of internal fixation is suitable for fractures of long bones?
What is the purpose of skin traction?
What is the purpose of skin traction?
Which type of internal fixation is suitable for fractures that heal quickly?
Which type of internal fixation is suitable for fractures that heal quickly?
What distinguishes external fixation from internal fixation?
What distinguishes external fixation from internal fixation?
When would you use tension bands in the treatment of fractures?
When would you use tension bands in the treatment of fractures?
What is the distinguishing feature of skeletal traction compared to skin traction?
What is the distinguishing feature of skeletal traction compared to skin traction?
What is the purpose of splints in the context of fractures?
What is the purpose of splints in the context of fractures?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a complication of fractures in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a complication of fractures in the text?
What should be assessed regarding neurovascular status when dealing with fractures?
What should be assessed regarding neurovascular status when dealing with fractures?
Which of the following is a late complication associated with fractures?
Which of the following is a late complication associated with fractures?
How should skin be examined when assessing fractures?
How should skin be examined when assessing fractures?
What should be auscultated when assessing fractures?
What should be auscultated when assessing fractures?
