NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dislocation of an anatomical part (such as a bone at a joint or the lens of the eye)
A
Luxation
B
Arthritis
C
Sprain
D
Fracture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -lux·a·tion ˌlək-ˈsā-shən. : dislocation of an anatomical part (such as a bone at a joint or the lens of the eye)

Detailed explanation-2: -A joint dislocation, also called luxation, occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet. A partial dislocation is referred to as a subluxation.

Detailed explanation-3: -A joint luxation is a dislocation or complete separation between the bones that normally articulate to form a joint. Subluxation is the term referring to a partial separation of the joint.

Detailed explanation-4: -A joint dislocation is a complete separation of 2 articulating bony surfaces, often caused by a sudden impact to the joint. A partial or incomplete dislocation is called a subluxation.

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