FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Physical Therapy

Melissa, your 15 year old patient, landed awkwardly on her elbow and suffered complete displacement of the joint surface.  This injury is an elbow ________.

  1. Dislocation
  2. Subluxation
  3. Contusion
  4. Avulsion
  5. Broken elbow
Explanation
Answer: A - A dislocation is the complete displacement of a joint surface. This can result from a great amount of force applied suddenly, forcing the joint into an unnatural position beyond normal range of motion.
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