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FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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

Dislocation
Subluxation
Contusion
Avulsion
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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