NUR 1024: NCLEX Questions on
Fractures Latest Update Already Passed
What is the primary goal in the immediate management of a patient with a compound fracture?
- A) Immobilize the fracture site
- B) Administer pain medication
- C) Perform surgical reduction
- D) Apply ice to the injury
✔✔A) Immobilize the fracture site
*Rationale:* The primary goal is to immobilize the fracture site to prevent further injury and
reduce the risk of complications, such as infection or worsening of the fracture.
Which type of fracture is characterized by a bone that breaks into multiple pieces?
- A) Greenstick fracture
- B) Comminuted fracture
- C) Hairline fracture
- D) Stress fracture
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,✔✔B) Comminuted fracture
*Rationale:* A comminuted fracture involves the bone breaking into three or more fragments,
making it distinct from other types of fractures.
What is a common complication associated with a fracture that involves the joint surface?
- A) Osteomyelitis
- B) Joint stiffness
- C) Compartment syndrome
- D) Nonunion
✔✔B) Joint stiffness
*Rationale:* Fractures that involve the joint surface can lead to joint stiffness and reduced range
of motion due to the impact on the joint structure.
How is a greenstick fracture best described?
- A) An incomplete fracture with bending and cracking
- B) A fracture with a spiral pattern
- C) A fracture that displaces the bone ends
- D) A complete fracture with multiple fragments
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, ✔✔A) An incomplete fracture with bending and cracking
*Rationale:* A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks,
commonly seen in children.
What is a key characteristic of a stress fracture?
- A) It is usually caused by a single traumatic event
- B) It often occurs in bones weakened by disease
- C) It develops from repetitive stress or overuse
- D) It involves a bone fragment being pulled off by a tendon
✔✔C) It develops from repetitive stress or overuse
*Rationale:* Stress fractures are caused by repetitive stress or overuse, rather than a single
traumatic event.
What is the primary purpose of applying a cast to a fracture?
- A) To prevent infection
- B) To immobilize the fractured bone
- C) To promote bone growth
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Fractures Latest Update Already Passed
What is the primary goal in the immediate management of a patient with a compound fracture?
- A) Immobilize the fracture site
- B) Administer pain medication
- C) Perform surgical reduction
- D) Apply ice to the injury
✔✔A) Immobilize the fracture site
*Rationale:* The primary goal is to immobilize the fracture site to prevent further injury and
reduce the risk of complications, such as infection or worsening of the fracture.
Which type of fracture is characterized by a bone that breaks into multiple pieces?
- A) Greenstick fracture
- B) Comminuted fracture
- C) Hairline fracture
- D) Stress fracture
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,✔✔B) Comminuted fracture
*Rationale:* A comminuted fracture involves the bone breaking into three or more fragments,
making it distinct from other types of fractures.
What is a common complication associated with a fracture that involves the joint surface?
- A) Osteomyelitis
- B) Joint stiffness
- C) Compartment syndrome
- D) Nonunion
✔✔B) Joint stiffness
*Rationale:* Fractures that involve the joint surface can lead to joint stiffness and reduced range
of motion due to the impact on the joint structure.
How is a greenstick fracture best described?
- A) An incomplete fracture with bending and cracking
- B) A fracture with a spiral pattern
- C) A fracture that displaces the bone ends
- D) A complete fracture with multiple fragments
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, ✔✔A) An incomplete fracture with bending and cracking
*Rationale:* A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks,
commonly seen in children.
What is a key characteristic of a stress fracture?
- A) It is usually caused by a single traumatic event
- B) It often occurs in bones weakened by disease
- C) It develops from repetitive stress or overuse
- D) It involves a bone fragment being pulled off by a tendon
✔✔C) It develops from repetitive stress or overuse
*Rationale:* Stress fractures are caused by repetitive stress or overuse, rather than a single
traumatic event.
What is the primary purpose of applying a cast to a fracture?
- A) To prevent infection
- B) To immobilize the fractured bone
- C) To promote bone growth
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