January 10, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | By

 

E.Q. How can you distinguish between the different types of fractures?

Assignment:

Using Cornell style notes, take notes on fractures:

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Assignment

1. Write 5 comparison statements about fractures. (Your statements should be unique, not the same as other classmates)

A(n)                                           fracture                                          ; but a(n)                                           fracture                                        .

Example:

An    open    fracture      occurs when broken bone is sticking out of the skin but a    closed  fracture       occurs when none of the bone pieces pierce the skin  .

2. Write 3 similarity statements about fractures (other than that they are fractures)

A(n)                                                   fracture is similar to a(n)                                             fracture because they both                                                .

3. Using the internet, look up and describe the following specific fractures

Colles Fracture

Boxer’s Fracture

Smith’s Fracture

4. What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone and what are the symptoms?

5. Study the set  on Quizlet using the scatter game or the self test:

http://quizlet.com/33875219/fractures-and-sprains-flash-cards/

6. Quiz on Quia:

http://www.quia.com/quiz/4569334.html