RT 107 Radiographic Procedures
NAME __________________
Quiz – Fractures
DATE __________________
1.
A fracture with an associated injury to an internal organ, as in a rib fracture
puncturing a lung, would be an example of a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
A “stellate” fracture usually involves the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
displaced fracture
compound fracture
fragmented fracture
simple fracture
A typical “burst” fracture would involve:
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
sternum
olecranon process
patella
skull
A comminuted fracture is best described as a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
complicated fracture
compound fracture
comminuted fracture
greenstick fracture
ribs
nose
orbit
C1
An example of a compound fracture would be one where:
a.
b.
c.
d.
the bone is broken into 3 or more sections
the bone has pierced through the skin
there is internal damage to an organ
there is an associated dislocation
6.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of fracture?
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
Which of the following is (are) associated with a Colles fracture?
1) transverse fx of the distal radius
2) chip fx of the ulnar styloid
3) posterior displacement
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
1 only
1 & 2 only
2 & 3 only
1, 2 & 3
The first radiologic finding to indicate a healing fracture is known as a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
linear
blow out
spiral
greenstick
Which of the following types of fractures (is)are found only in pediatric patients?
(1) torus
(2) epiphyseal
(3) pathologic
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
1 only
1 & 3 only
2 & 3 only
1, 2 & 3
A direct punch to the eye could result in which type of fracture?
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
deformity of a limb
bleeding
pain and swelling
no pulse distal to the injury
callus
calcification
granulation
hematoma
The sound of broken bones rubbing together is known as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
luxation
impaction
crepitus
edema
12.
A type of dislocation which affects the normal alignment of the spine is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
An avulsion is also known as a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
pathologic
depressed
complicated
comminuted
A fracture which can occur from prolonged marching or running is known as a
________ fracture, and is found in the ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
the number of bone fragments present
anterior or posterior displacement
fracture alignment
severity of the fracture(s)
A fracture which can occur spontaneously in patients with bone disease is known
as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
chip
hematoma
abrasion
displacement
Varus and valgus are two terms which describe:
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
amputation
impaction
compression
subluxation
crush / toes
avulsion / ankle
compression / knee
stress / foot
An impacted fracture is one in which the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
fractured ends of bone are forced together
fractured ends of bone pierce the skin
bone is broken in more than one place
bone has been forced out of alignment
18.
An eight year old patient’s forearm radiograph shows an incomplete fracture of
the mid-radius. This is often classified as a/an:
a.
b.
c.
d.
19.
A sharp turning of the ankle often results in a fracture of the distal fibula called a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
epiphyseal fracture
greenstick fracture
depressed fracture
complicated fracture
Colle’s fx
Pott’s fx
Boxer’s fx
Giannotti’s fx
Which of the following will NOT affect fracture healing?
a.
b.
c.
d.
patient’s gender
patient’s age
patient’s general health
circulation at the site