NU 606 FINAL EXAM (2) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
what is a segmental fracture?
large fragments are present
what is a comminuted fracture?
bone breaks into many small fragments
what is a colles fracture?
a fracture of the wrist from catching a fall
what is a potts fracture?
fracture of the ankle from stepping/jumping with force
what can immediate casting after a fracture cause?
compression can lead to ischemia and other complications
what is a dislocation?
bone comes completely out of joint socket
what is a subluxation?
bone partially comes out of socket
what is kyphosis?
Humpback in the thoracic area
what is lordosis?
Swayback in the lumbar region (Lumbar, Lordosis)
what is the role of osteoclasts?
, bone resorption / break down
what is the role of osteoblasts?
bone formation (B = BUILD)
What occurs in osteoporosis?
osteoclastic activity > osteoblastic activity
what are the results of osteoporosis?
weak bones, increased fracture risk
what are the risk factors for developing osteoporosis?
Vitamin D deficit, small stature, being female, decreased activity
What occurs in Paget's disease?
good bone is replaced with fibrous tissue
what are the manifestations of Paget's disease?
compression fractures, kyphosis
what is the main microorganism in osteomyelitis?
staph aureus
what are herberdan nodes?
bony enlargement at the end of small joints, such as fingers
what happens during osteoarthritis?
cartilage degenerates, erodes, loss of joint space, bones grind together
what are the manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis?
both sides of the body and the systemic body have symtpoms: nodules
form, joints become fixed, fever, fatigue,, aches
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
what is a segmental fracture?
large fragments are present
what is a comminuted fracture?
bone breaks into many small fragments
what is a colles fracture?
a fracture of the wrist from catching a fall
what is a potts fracture?
fracture of the ankle from stepping/jumping with force
what can immediate casting after a fracture cause?
compression can lead to ischemia and other complications
what is a dislocation?
bone comes completely out of joint socket
what is a subluxation?
bone partially comes out of socket
what is kyphosis?
Humpback in the thoracic area
what is lordosis?
Swayback in the lumbar region (Lumbar, Lordosis)
what is the role of osteoclasts?
, bone resorption / break down
what is the role of osteoblasts?
bone formation (B = BUILD)
What occurs in osteoporosis?
osteoclastic activity > osteoblastic activity
what are the results of osteoporosis?
weak bones, increased fracture risk
what are the risk factors for developing osteoporosis?
Vitamin D deficit, small stature, being female, decreased activity
What occurs in Paget's disease?
good bone is replaced with fibrous tissue
what are the manifestations of Paget's disease?
compression fractures, kyphosis
what is the main microorganism in osteomyelitis?
staph aureus
what are herberdan nodes?
bony enlargement at the end of small joints, such as fingers
what happens during osteoarthritis?
cartilage degenerates, erodes, loss of joint space, bones grind together
what are the manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis?
both sides of the body and the systemic body have symtpoms: nodules
form, joints become fixed, fever, fatigue,, aches
