Orthopedic Nursing: Fractures to Traction Quiz

1. Which fracture type occurs when bone breaks into three or more fragments?

Simple fracture

Comminuted fracture

Greenstick fracture

Pathologic fracture

2. During the inflammatory phase of bone healing, which cells are primarily responsible for removing dead bone?

Osteoblasts

Osteoclasts

Fibroblasts

Chondrocytes

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4. Which traction system uses weights and pulleys to align a femur fracture with the patient upright in bed?

Skeletal traction

Skin traction

Balanced suspension traction

Cervical traction

5. True or False: Compartment syndrome typically develops immediately after fracture injury.

True

False

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7. Which of the following is a sign of fat embolism syndrome in a patient with long-bone fractures?

Sudden bradycardia

Petechial rash on chest

Hypertension

Increased bone density

8. A greenstick fracture is most commonly seen in which population?

Elderly patients

Children

Athletes

Patients with osteoporosis

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10. Which nursing intervention is most important when monitoring a patient in traction for skin breakdown?

Check traction weights every hour

Inspect pressure points and perform frequent repositioning

Increase analgesic dosage

Maintain strict bed rest without movement

11. True or False: Elevation and ice are contraindicated in the acute phase of fracture management.

True

False

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13. Which complication of immobility is most commonly seen in orthopedic patients on prolonged bed rest?

Hyperkalemia

Muscle atrophy

Polycythemia

Hypercalcemia

14. In a patient with a displaced fracture, early mobilization and weight-bearing help prevent which complication?

Bone callus formation

Deep vein thrombosis

Callus hypertrophy

Delayed union

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Orthopedic Nursing Quiz: Fractures to Traction

1. Which fracture type occurs when bone breaks into three or more fragments?

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2. During the inflammatory phase of bone healing, which cells are primarily responsible for removing dead bone?

3. A patient presents with a fracture where the bone protrudes through the skin. This is classified as a ____ fracture.

4. Which traction system uses weights and pulleys to align a femur fracture with the patient upright in bed?

5. True or False: Compartment syndrome typically develops immediately after fracture injury.

6. In skeletal traction, the pins or wires are inserted directly into the ____ to apply pulling force.

7. Which of the following is a sign of fat embolism syndrome in a patient with long-bone fractures?

8. A greenstick fracture is most commonly seen in which population?

9. The stage of bone healing in which a cartilage model is replaced by bone is called ____.

10. Which nursing intervention is most important when monitoring a patient in traction for skin breakdown?

11. True or False: Elevation and ice are contraindicated in the acute phase of fracture management.

12. A stress fracture results from ____ trauma rather than a single traumatic event.

13. Which complication of immobility is most commonly seen in orthopedic patients on prolonged bed rest?

14. In a patient with a displaced fracture, early mobilization and weight-bearing help prevent which complication?

15. The nursing assessment of a patient in traction should include monitoring alignment, traction weight integrity, and ____ of the affected extremity.