The nurse is examining a client who is diagnosed with a fracture of one floating rib. Of the following ribs, which does the nurse suspect to be fractured?
1. 1.
2. 5.
3. 9.
4. 12.
Correct Answer: 4
The 12 pairs of ribs circle the body, form the lateral aspects of the thorax, and are attached to the vertebrae and sternum. Anteriorly, the first seven pairs of ribs articulate directly to the sternum. The cartilage of ribs 8, 9, and 10 articulates with the cartilage of rib 7, whereas the pairs of 11 and 12 are free floating and do not articulate anteriorly.
Cognitive Level: Applying
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