Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Fractures for Nurses
- Which type of fracture involves a break where the bone is exposed to the external environment?
a) Closed fracture
b) Open fracture
c) Greenstick fracture
d) Comminuted fracture
Answer: b) Open fracture - What is the first priority in the management of a fracture?
a) Pain relief
b) Immobilization of the fracture
c) Wound cleaning
d) Application of a splint
Answer: b) Immobilization of the fracture - A fracture that occurs due to repetitive stress or overuse is called a:
a) Pathological fracture
b) Spiral fracture
c) Stress fracture
d) Compression fracture
Answer: c) Stress fracture - Which of the following is a characteristic of a greenstick fracture?
a) Complete break of the bone
b) Bone shatters into multiple pieces
c) Incomplete break with one side bent
d) Bone protrudes through the skin
Answer: c) Incomplete break with one side bent - What is the main purpose of traction in fracture management?
a) Prevent infection
b) Relieve pain
c) Align the bone fragments
d) Improve circulation
Answer: c) Align the bone fragments - Which fracture type is most common in children due to their flexible bones?
a) Comminuted fracture
b) Greenstick fracture
c) Spiral fracture
d) Compression fracture
Answer: b) Greenstick fracture - What is the hallmark symptom of a fracture?
a) Muscle stiffness
b) Swelling
c) Deformity and pain
d) Numbness in the limb
Answer: c) Deformity and pain - Which diagnostic test is primarily used to confirm a fracture?
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: c) X-ray - Which complication is associated with long bone fractures, such as a femur fracture?
a) Fat embolism syndrome
b) Pulmonary edema
c) Deep vein thrombosis
d) Osteoporosis
Answer: a) Fat embolism syndrome - What is a pathological fracture?
a) A fracture due to a high-impact injury
b) A fracture caused by disease or weakened bone
c) A fracture caused by repetitive stress
d) A fracture that occurs in children
Answer: b) A fracture caused by disease or weakened bo
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