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26. What is the Young-Burgess classification based on?

A) Mechanism of injury (lateral compression, AP compression, vertical shear, combined) B) Degree of instability C) Fracture location D) Patient age

27. What is an open book pelvic fracture?

A) AP compression (APC) injury with pubic symphysis diastasis B) Lateral compression injury C) Vertical shear injury D) Combined injury

28. What is the most life-threatening complication of pelvic fractures?

A) Hemorrhage B) Neurologic injury C) Infection D) Thromboembolism

29. What is the source of bleeding in pelvic fractures?

A) Venous plexus (80-90%) and arterial (10-20%) B) Arterial only C) Venous only D) Bone marrow

30. What is the first step in managing a hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture?

A) Pelvic binder (wrap) or sheet to reduce volume B) Immediate surgery C) CT scan D) Traction