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Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - AANPCP Adult Nurse Practioner Practice Test

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Which is not a correct definition of each classification of fracture?

Complete: bone bends but does not break
Greenstick: bone cracks through one side only
Comminuted: bone is crushed into many pieces
Open: bone pierces skin

Explanation

Answer - A - Complete fractures refer to the breaking of the entire width of the bone. Greenstick fractures are commonly found in children. As in all fractures, the healing process begins almost immediately. That is why it is important to set the fractured pieces into its natural position as soon as possible.

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