Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Fractures for Nurses

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Fractures for Nurses

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Which diagnostic test is primarily used to confirm a fracture?
    a) CT scan
    b) MRI
    c) X-ray
    d) Ultrasound
    Answer: c) X-ray
  9. 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
  10. 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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