1. A muscle tear that is microscopic and due to overuse is called a:

2. The major indicator of lower extremity amputation is:

3. An immediate nursing concern for a patient who has suffered a femoral shaft fracture is assessment for:

4. Nursing assessment for a pelvic fracture includes:

5. A nurse can foster a positive self-image in a patient who has had an amputation by all of the following except:

6. Patients who experience a fracture of the humeral neck are advised that healing will take an average of ______ weeks, with restricted vigorous activity for an additional ______ weeks.

7. The most serious complication of an open fracture is:

8. The two most serious complications of pelvic fractures are:

9. After a fracture, the onset of symptoms for fat embolism syndrome occurs:

10. The longest immobilization time necessary for fracture union occurs with a fracture of the:

11. As a complication of fractures, fat emboli:

12. The most common complication of a hip fracture in the elderly is:

13. After arthroscopic surgery for a rotator cuff tear, a patient can usually resume full activity in:

14. Emergency management of a fracture should include:

15. An open fracture with extensive soft tissue damage is classified as a what grade fracture?

16. The most serious complication of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus is:

17. The femur fracture that commonly leads to avascular necrosis or nonunion because of an abundant supply of blood vessels in the area is a fracture of the:

18. After an arm fracture, pendulum exercises are begun:

19. The acute inflammatory stage of a strain or sprain usually lasts:

20. A patient who has a meniscectomy by arthroscopic surgery needs to know that normal athletic activities can usually be resumed after:

21. An acetabular fracture of the femur involves the:

22. Shock, as an immediate complication of fractures, is usually classified as: