01
Front
What is a comminuted fracture?
Back
A comminuted fracture breaks the bone into multiple fragments.
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02
Front
What defines a greenstick fracture?
Back
A greenstick fracture is an incomplete break, usually in a child’s more flexible bone.
03
Front
How does a transverse fracture cross the bone?
Back
A transverse fracture crosses the bone roughly at a right angle to its long axis.
04
Front
What is a stress fracture associated with?
Back
A stress fracture is a small break associated with repetitive loading.
05
Front
What should be checked before and after immobilizing a fractured limb?
Back
Assess and document distal color, temperature, capillary refill, pulses, sensation, and movement before and after immobilization.
06
Front
What is the immediate care for an open fracture with visible bone?
Back
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and arrange urgent evaluation. Do not push exposed bone back into the wound.
07
Front
What are the purposes of reduction and immobilization?
Back
Reduction restores the position of displaced bone fragments; immobilization helps maintain alignment and limit movement while the fracture heals.
08
Front
What is the usual sequence of fracture healing?
Back
Hematoma formation → granulation tissue formation → callus formation → remodeling.
09
Front
Do fracture-healing stages occur as completely separate events?
Back
The stages overlap rather than occurring as completely separate events.
10
Front
What should be done when cast pain worsens and new numbness develops?
Back
Promptly assess distal neurovascular status and notify the appropriate clinician; worsening pain and numbness may signal nerve or circulation problems.
11
Front
Which findings after a fracture raise concern for compartment syndrome?
Back
Escalating pain, new tingling or numbness, and a pale, cool extremity require urgent evaluation for possible acute compartment syndrome.
12
Front
Does a normal pulse rule out compartment syndrome?
Back
No. A normal pulse does not by itself rule out compartment syndrome; assess the whole clinical picture and promptly escalate concerns.
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