Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Chapter 39: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function Huether & McCance: Understanding Pathophysiology, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in: a. preadolescent boys. b. adolescent boys. c. adolescent girls. d. older adults. ANS: D The incidence of fractures of the upper femur, upper humerus, vertebrae, and pelvis is highest in older adults and is often associated with osteoporosis. Fractures of healthy bones, particularly the tibia, clavicle, and lower humerus, tend to occur in young persons and without gender preference. REF: p. 991 2. A client is admitted to the hospital with a transverse fracture of the femur. Which statement best describes this type of fracture? a. The fracture line is parallel to the bone. b. The fracture line is straight across the bone. c. The fracture line is perpendicular to the bone. d. The fracture line is vertical to the shaft of the bone. ANS: B A transverse fracture occurs straight across the bone. Such a fracture would not occur either perpendicularly or vertically in relationship to the bone. A linear fracture runs parallel to the long axis of the bone. REF: p. 991 3. A 70-year-old diagnosed with osteoporosis fell and fractures the left leg a