Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
what fracture causes the skin to break?
A
a compound fracture
2
Q
what is a simple fracture?
A
the skin does not break and there is no movement of the bone
3
Q
what is a green stick fracture?
A
bends on one side & breaks
on the other
4
Q
what is it called when you overuse the bone and causes a crack in the bone?
A
stress fracture
5
Q
what are 4 symptoms of fractures?
A
pain
bruising
swelling
misshapen limb
