Which of the Following Fractures Are Among the Most Dangerous

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following fractures are among the most dangerous seen in elderly people?

• A) hip fractures
• B) knee fractures
• C) elbow fractures
• D) ankle fractures
• E) wrist fractures

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Definitions:

Combustion Reaction

A chemical process in which a substance combines with oxygen, releasing heat and often light; commonly associated with fire.

Oxidation Number

A concept in chemistry that reflects the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound.

Potassium

A chemical element with symbol K and atomic number 19, it's a vital nutrient that regulates fluid balance and nerve signals.

Oxidation Number

The oxidation number is a value assigned to an element in a chemical compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom of that element in the compound.