Deck 48: Major Orthopaedic and Neurovascular Trauma

Question 1

Which among the following bones when fractured, puts a person at high risk of fat embolism?

A) Sacrum
B) Scapula
C) Tibia
D) Patella

Answer 1

Tibia

Question 2

What is the role of oestrogen in bone physiology?

A) Oestrogen helps absorb calcium, which is essential for bone formation
B) Oestrogen helps decrease bone resorption
C) Oestrogen helps absorb calcium, which is essential for bone formation and Oestrogen helps decrease bone resorption
D) None are correct

Answer 2

Oestrogen helps decrease bone resorption

Question 3

A patient presents to ED due to a suspected fracture with pain of the limb due to a fall. Which among the following findings is a solid sign of arterial damage?

A) Affected area is hot to touch
B) Capillary refill time is <2 seconds
C) Dorsalis pedis pulse is absent
D) Dorsalis pedis is cyanosed

Answer 3

Dorsalis pedis pulse is absent

Question 4

What pulse should be palpated upon assessment if the suspected fracture involves the upper extremity?

A) Radial pulse
B) Ulnar pulse
C) Brachial pulse
D) All are correct

Question 5

In managing a musculoskeletal injury, the following interventions should be rendered, EXCEPT:

A) Elevate an injured limb above the level of the heart
B) Properly immobilise a fractured bone
C) Maintain body alignment in turning or rolling the patient
D) Application of plaster, casts, bandages and traction should not be too tight

Question 6

In a knee joint fracture, which nerve is potentially affected or injured?

A) Sciatic nerve
B) Common peroneal nerve
C) Radial nerve
D) Median nerve

Question 7

A partial displacement of the articular surfaces:

A) Perforation
B) Dislocation
C) Subluxation
D) Comminution

Question 8

A patient presents to ED with an upper extremity open fracture. What should be the INITIAL intervention?

A) Irrigate the wound and apply a sterile, saline-soaked dressing
B) Irrigate the wound and cover with sterile gauze
C) Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics
D) Perform wound debridement

Question 9

An increase in pressure within a restricted space:

A) Cavity syndrome
B) Chamber disorder
C) Compartment disorder
D) Compartment syndrome

Question 10

What is the normal compartment pressure?

A) 8 mmHg or lesss
B) 20 mmHg
C) 12 mmHg or less
D) Any of those is normal.