Module 6|NURS 5433|NURS 5433 Module 6 |Questions & Answers: Updated Solution

What is an incomplete fracture? (Ans- the break extends only across part of the bone What is a compound fracture? (Ansfracture that has soft tissue or wound involvement Type 1 Type 2 Type 3--has extensive disruption of soft tissue What is a simple fracture? (Ans- fracture where the skin is intact over the broken bone What are the types of simple fractures? (Ans- spiral, oblique, transverse What is a greenstick fracture? (Ans- fracture when the bone bends and breaks, usually during early childhood or infancyWhat is a stress fracture? (Ans- fracture that results from repeated stress to the bone, usually in soldiers or athletes What type of fracture is caused from compression? (Ans- oblique What type of fracture is caused from twisting? (Ans- spiral What type of fracture is caused from tension? (Ans- transverse What are risk factors for fractures? (Ans- osteoporosis, alcohol use, smoking, sedative use in elderly, postmenopausal women, contact sports What should you be examining when you suspect a fracture? (Anslook for swelling/bruising do a vascular and neuro check on the extremitycheck for point tenderness check mobility Check symmetry Assess any wounds associated Effusions and crepitus? What diagnostics are needed for a fracture? (Ansneuro-vascular check XRAY MRI if suspected spinal column injury if needed, assess underlying organs (like a rib fracture... assess lungs) How can we help prevent fractures?