Asked by Savannah Grosse on Jul 08, 2024
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A young woman is in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a open (compound) fracture.
Compound Fracture
A type of bone break where the skin is pierced by the broken bone, increasing the risk of infection.
- Understand the occurrence and management of bone fractures and conditions like osteomyelitis.
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Janette VargasJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
An open (compound) fracture is characterized by a break in the bone where the bone ends are exposed through the skin, as described by the scenario of a bone sticking out after an accident.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the occurrence and management of bone fractures and conditions like osteomyelitis.