Assignment and Quiz 2

Question 1

which of the following is considered a negative predictor for healing of fracture?
A) diabetes mellitus
B) certain medications such as calcium channel blockers
C) vascular insufficiency
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D) all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following complications of fractures requires immediate medical attention?
A) constipation
B) malunion
C) fat embolism
D) decreased joint mobility

Answer 2

C) fat embolism

Question 3

Which of the following is true for vertebral compression fractures (VCF)?
A) pain tends to be worse with spinal extension
B) most people with VCF develop an open fracture
C) the most affected age group is children
D) an abrupt increase in the intensity or duration of training is a common risk factor

Answer 3

A) pain tends to be worse with spinal extension

Question 4

Physicians specializing in radiology and interpreting medical images are called ____________.
A) radiologist
B) medical physicist
C) radiographers
D) radiation therapist

Answer 4

A) radiologist

Question 5

The process of fracture healing can be broken down into five stages:
A) 1) consolidation and remodeling 2) cellular proliferation 3) callous formation 4) inflammation 5) hematoma formation
B) 1) hematoma formation 2) cellular proliferation 3) callous formation 4) ossification 5) consolidation and remodelling

Answer 5

B) 1) hematoma formation 2) cellular proliferation 3) callous formation 4) ossification 5) consolidation and remodelling

Question 6

Which of the following substances has the lowest radiographic density?
A) metal
B) air
C) water
D) fat

Answer 6

A) metal