American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) Orthopedic Practice Test

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What type of injury involves more than one bone in a single traumatic event?

Compound fracture

Multiple fracture

The term that accurately describes an injury involving more than one bone in a single traumatic event is "multiple fracture." This term specifically indicates that multiple bones have been fractured simultaneously due to a single impact or trauma, emphasizing the extent and severity of the injury.

In contrast, the other options represent different types of injuries or conditions. A compound fracture, for example, refers to a fracture where the broken bone pierces through the skin, leading to a more serious situation but does not necessarily indicate multiple bones are involved. A comminuted fracture is characterized by the bone being broken into several pieces, but it may not involve more than one bone. Avascular necrosis pertains to the death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply, which is a separate process from traumatic fractures. Therefore, "multiple fracture" is the most fitting description for the scenario presented.

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Comminuted fracture

Avascular necrosis

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