Question

a fracture that involves a break in the skin is a ______ fracture.
concave
simple
compound
dislocation

Explanation:

• A concave fracture refers to a bone indentation, not skin break.
• A simple fracture is a closed fracture with intact skin.
• A compound fracture (open fracture) is defined by a break in the skin that exposes the fractured bone.
• Dislocation is the displacement of a joint, not a fracture type with skin break.

Answer:

compound