Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) A Practice Exam

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What type of injury is categorized as a fracture?

Bone injury with a break
Skin injury with scraping
Soft tissue injury by bruising
Injury caused by heavy pressure

The correct answer is: Bone injury with a break

A fracture is defined specifically as a break in the continuity of the bone. This can occur in various ways, including complete or incomplete breaks, and can vary in severity from hairline cracks to complete breaks that result in the bone being separated or displaced. Recognizing fractures as bone injuries is crucial in a clinical setting since they require specific diagnostic imaging and management interventions distinct from those needed for soft tissue injuries or abrasions. The other options describe different types of injuries: skin injuries like abrasions involve damage to the epidermis or dermis without impacting the bone, while bruising is a result of soft tissue injury due to broken blood vessels beneath the skin. Injuries from heavy pressure might also affect soft tissue structures without involving bone fractures. Thus, the clarity of the definition in relation to bone integrity makes the first choice the only correct categorization for fractures.