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geoffrey

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Which term is used to describe a type of fracture that does not produce a break in the skin?
 
  a. Simple
  b. Compound
  c. Complicated
  d. Comminuted

Question 2

A young girl has just injured her ankle at school. In addition to calling the child's parents, the most appropriate, immediate action by the school nurse is to:
 
  a. apply ice.
  b. observe for edema and discoloration.
  c. encourage child to assume a position of comfort.
  d. obtain parental permission for administration of acetaminophen or aspirin.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
If a fracture does not produce a break in the skin, it is called a simple, or closed, fracture. A compound, or open, fracture is one with an open wound through which the bone protrudes. A complicated fracture is one in which the bone fragments damage other organs or tissues. A comminuted fracture occurs when small fragments of bone are broken from the fractured shaft and lie in the surrounding tissue. These are rare in children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Soft-tissue injuries should be iced immediately. In addition to ice, the extremity should be rested, be elevated, and have compression applied. Observing for edema and discoloration, encouraging the child to assume a position of comfort, and obtaining parental permission for administration of acetaminophen or aspirin are not immediate priorities. The application of ice can reduce the severity of the injury.




geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Wow, this really help

 

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