Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Fracture Classification and Management

Question 1

Which fracture classification system uses Types I, II, and III to describe open fractures based on wound size and soft tissue damage?

Accepted Answer

Gustilo-Anderson Classification

Answer

AO/OTA Classification

Answer

Garden Classification

Answer

Neer Classification

Question 2

A fracture line running perpendicular (at a right angle) to the long axis of the bone is best described as which type?

Accepted Answer

Transverse

Answer

Oblique

Answer

Spiral

Answer

Comminuted

Question 3

Which fracture type is characterized by three or more bone fragments at the fracture site?

Accepted Answer

Comminuted

Answer

Greenstick

Answer

Stress

Answer

Impacted

Question 4

A Colles' fracture is a distal radius fracture characterized by which deformity?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal angulation

Answer

Volar angulation

Answer

Radial deviation only

Answer

Ulnar deviation only

Question 5

Which fracture type is most commonly seen in pediatric patients due to incomplete bone ossification?

Accepted Answer

Greenstick

Answer

Stress

Answer

Pathologic

Answer

Avulsion

Question 6

The Garden classification system is used specifically to categorize fractures of which anatomical location?

Accepted Answer

Femoral neck

Answer

Proximal humerus

Answer

Distal femur

Answer

Tibial plateau