NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

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total displacement of a bone from its joint
A
sprain
B
strain
C
dislocation
D
subluxation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -dislocation, in physiology and medicine, displacement of the bones forming a joint, with consequent disruption of tissues. Dislocations are caused by stresses forceful enough to overcome the resistance of the ligaments, muscles, and capsule that hold the joint in place.

Detailed explanation-2: -A dislocation is a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint. This injury can be very painful and can temporarily deform and immobilize the joint. The most common locations for a dislocation are shoulders and fingers, but can also occur in elbows, knees and hips.

Detailed explanation-3: -A dislocation is defined as a complete displacement of joint surfaces so that they no longer make normal contact at all.

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