Improper Reduction or Immobilization of a Fractured Femur Results in Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

Improper reduction or immobilization of a fractured femur results in which of the following after cast removal?

• A)The muscles around the fracture site are weak.
• B)The fracture requires 6 to 8 weeks of physical therapy.
• C)The skin under the cast is dry and flaky.
• D)The bone is not straight.

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Definitions:

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product away from the tissues and to the lungs.

Clumping

The aggregation or coming together of particles or cells, often observed in blood cells in response to certain conditions or agents.

Globulin

A type of protein in blood plasma that plays roles in immune response, blood clotting, and transporting substances.

Plasma Protein

Proteins found in blood plasma that perform various functions, including clotting, defence against pathogens, and transport of substances.