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Greenstick fracture - Quiz
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  • 1. What is a greenstick fracture?
A) A type of fracture that affects only the skull.
B) A fracture that occurs only in adults.
C) A complete break of the bone.
D) A partial bone break typically occurring in children.
  • 2. Which bones are most commonly affected by greenstick fractures?
A) The vertebrae.
B) The bones of the skull.
C) The long bones of the forearm (radius and ulna).
D) The ribs.
  • 3. What is the main characteristic of a greenstick fracture?
A) A break on one side of the bone while the other side remains intact and bends.
B) A break that cuts all the way through the bone.
C) Complete displacement of the bone fragments.
D) A break with no bending of the bone.
  • 4. What is the typical treatment for a greenstick fracture?
A) Immediate surgical intervention.
B) No treatment is necessary.
C) Only pain medication.
D) Immobilization with a cast to allow proper bone healing.
  • 5. What is a common symptom of a greenstick fracture?
A) Absence of pain.
B) Localized pain, swelling, and tenderness over the affected area.
C) Complete loss of limb function.
D) No visible deformity.
  • 6. What is a major risk factor for greenstick fractures?
A) Diet.
B) Gender.
C) Young age.
D) Old age.
  • 7. How are greenstick fractures typically diagnosed?
A) Through a physical examination alone.
B) Using a CT scan.
C) With ease on X-ray of the affected limb.
D) By observing the patient's symptoms.
  • 8. What might be necessary if the bone portions form an angle at the fracture site?
A) Immediate surgery.
B) No treatment.
C) Application of a splint only.
D) Reduction (realigning bone segments).
  • 9. What is a follow-up procedure after casting a greenstick fracture?
A) No follow-up is necessary.
B) Immediate removal of the cast.
C) A follow-up X-ray 7–10 days after cast application.
D) A follow-up X-ray 30 days after cast application.
  • 10. What is a notable difference in symptoms between greenstick and complete fractures?
A) Crepitus is typically absent in greenstick fractures.
B) Pain is more severe in greenstick fractures.
C) Greenstick fractures do not cause swelling.
D) Greenstick fractures always involve complete displacement.
  • 11. What type of force typically causes a greenstick fracture?
A) Compressive forces.
B) Bending forces.
C) Twisting forces.
D) Shearing forces.
  • 12. What can be observed on the side of the fracture that underwent tension?
A) Bone cortex disruption.
B) No changes.
C) Bone cortex disappearance.
D) Bone cortex thickening.
  • 13. What can be observed on the side of the fracture that underwent compression?
A) Cortex may bulge outward.
B) Cortex may disappear.
C) Cortex may become denser.
D) Cortex may become thinner.
  • 14. What is a common activity that increases the risk of greenstick fractures?
A) Swimming.
B) Reading.
C) Sedentary activities.
D) Activities with a high risk of falling.
  • 15. What is a notable fossil evidence of greenstick fractures?
A) Fossils of the dinosaur Allosaurus fragilis.
B) Fossils of birds.
C) Fossils of modern humans.
D) Fossils of marine animals.
  • 16. What does the presence of greenstick fractures in Lucy suggest?
A) She had a disease.
B) She died from a vertical fall and impact with the ground.
C) She was a carnivore.
D) She lived in a tree.
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