60 Questions
It is recommended to push the bone ends back in when dealing with an injury.
False
When medical help is on the way and arriving soon, it is important to immobilize the injury.
False
Immobilizing the injury is necessary if medical help will be delayed or if the casualty needs to be transported.
True
Applying heat to the injury is recommended.
False
RICE stands for Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate, and should be used for injuries to bones, joints, and muscles.
True
Even minor injuries do not benefit from RICE treatment.
False
To secure a splint, you should use a roller bandage.
True
The position of function for an injured hand is palm up with fingers extended.
False
When immobilizing an injured finger or thumb, it is important to always flatten the hand against a flat surface first.
False
In case of a fractured upper leg (femur), internal bleeding can occur and lead to severe shock.
True
When immobilizing an injured upper leg (femur), it is important to break at the neck of the femur for proper support.
False
Using padding to provide extra support is not necessary when immobilizing an injured finger or thumb.
False
Bandage dressings should be applied loosely to prevent arm movement.
False
An arm sling should be used for an injured elbow to restrict movement.
True
If the elbow is bent and the arm is in front of the chest, the arm should be immobilized in an arm sling.
True
If circulation is impaired below the injury, it is not necessary to seek immediate medical help.
False
When immobilizing the forearm and wrist, the splint should be measured against the injured arm first.
False
Padding under the elbow should be avoided when immobilizing the arm to allow more movement.
False
It is easy to fracture the upper leg in a younger, healthy person.
False
When using a long and a short splint, bandages should be placed at the elbows and wrists.
False
Bandages should be tied from ankle to chest when splinting an injury.
False
It is recommended to try straightening a leg if the pain increases or the leg does not move easily.
False
Splints should be placed just below the armpit and just above the groin when immobilizing an injured knee.
True
If the leg won't straighten easily or without increased pain, splint in a different position than found.
False
It is recommended to remove the shoe when providing first aid for an open fracture wound.
False
The dressing for an open fracture wound should cover the wound with a margin extending just to the edges of the wound.
False
The padding for an open fracture should be placed crosswise on both sides of the fracture.
False
When tying a bandage over the padding and dressing, it should be tight enough to cut off circulation.
False
It is important to check circulation below the injury before tying all knots on the splint.
True
If splints are not available, it is acceptable to use the injured leg as an anatomical splint by tying the legs together.
True
It is recommended to straighten a leg if the pain increases or the leg does not move easily.
False
A roller bandage should be used to secure a splint.
False
Applying heat to an injury is recommended.
False
An arm sling should be used for an injured elbow to restrict movement.
True
RICE stands for Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate, and should be used for injuries to bones, joints, and muscles.
True
If splints are not available, it is acceptable to use the injured leg as an anatomical splint by tying the legs together.
False
When immobilizing a dislocated shoulder, if the arm will not bend, it is recommended to bandage the arm around the neck to prevent movement.
True
To immobilize a dislocated joint, it is advised to transfer the weight of the arm to the other side using broad bandages.
False
If circulation becomes impaired after immobilizing an injury, it is recommended to tighten the bandages further for extra support.
False
When immobilizing an open fracture of the upper arm (humerus), it is crucial to check circulation before covering the wound with a sterile dressing.
True
When immobilizing an upper arm open fracture, padding should be placed crosswise on both sides of the fracture site for extra protection.
False
To immobilize an injured finger or thumb, it is recommended to always keep the hand flattened against a flat surface first.
False
The arm sling should be wrapped tightly above and below the fracture site to prevent arm movement.
False
When immobilizing an injured elbow, the arm should always be left loose at the elbow within the arm sling.
True
If the elbow is bent with the arm in front of the chest, it is recommended to immobilize the arm using a roller bandage.
False
It is necessary to check circulation below the injury before adjusting the sling and/or bandages if it was impaired.
True
When immobilizing the forearm and wrist, it is important to measure the splint against the uninjured arm for comparison.
False
Providing heat to an injury is recommended when immobilizing the forearm and wrist.
False
When immobilizing an injured finger or thumb, it is important to keep the hand in the position of function.
True
Padding is not necessary when immobilizing an injured finger or thumb.
False
For an injured upper leg (femur), internal bleeding can lead to severe shock.
True
To keep an injured upper leg (femur) immobilized, a common fracture occurs at the neck of the femur.
False
When immobilizing an injured finger, it's recommended to use a splint. If a splint is not available, secure the injured finger to the uninjured one.
True
It's important to flatten a hand against a flat surface before immobilizing an injured finger or thumb.
False
If the leg is straight, five broad bandages are positioned under the leg for splinting.
False
Bandaging over the padding and dressing should be tight enough to cut off circulation.
False
It is acceptable to use the injured leg as an anatomical splint by tying the legs together if no splints are available.
False
When dealing with an open fracture, apply pressure directly on the fracture site to stop bleeding.
False
An open fracture occurs when the skin is broken, allowing the bone to stick out.
True
To immobilize a closed fracture of the lower leg, dressings and bandages should be applied over the wound.
False
Study Notes
Immobilization and Care for Injuries
- Steady and support the injured part, maintaining support until medical help takes over or the injury is immobilized.
- Protect protruding bones, but do not push the bone ends back in or attempt to apply traction to a limb.
- Consider factors such as other risks to the casualty, risks to yourself or others, and the time it takes for medical help to arrive when deciding whether to immobilize the injury.
RICE Method
- RICE stands for Rest, Immobilize, Cold, and Elevate.
- Most injuries to bones, joints, and muscles benefit from RICE.
- Rest means stopping the activity that caused the injury and staying off it until a doctor advises otherwise.
- Immobilize the injury to prevent further movement.
- Apply cold to the injury as appropriate.
- Elevate the injured area to reduce swelling.
Immobilizing Different Injuries
- For an injured arm:
- Immobilize the arm in the position of comfort, usually the position found.
- Use a sling to provide full support for the arm.
- Pad under the elbow as needed to hold the arm in the most comfortable position.
- For an injured elbow:
- Immobilize the injury in the position found, if possible, or in the position of greatest comfort.
- Expose the injury and look for any open wounds.
- Check circulation below the injury and compare it with the other side.
- For an injured forearm and wrist:
- Examine the injury and decide the best position for splinting, usually in the position found.
- Use a board or other rigid material as a splint, padding to keep the hand in the position of function.
- Secure the splint with a roller bandage, leaving fingertips visible to check for circulation.
Fractured Upper Leg (Femur)
- Signs and symptoms: pain, possibly severe; foot and leg may roll outward; deformity and shortening of the leg.
- Possible complications: internal bleeding, causing severe shock.
- Immobilizing an injured upper leg:
- A common fracture of the upper leg is a break at the neck of the femur.
- If the leg is straight, expose and assess the injury, and use a padded splint.
- If the leg is bent, position five broad bandages under the leg, two above the knee and three below, and secure the splint with the bandages.
Learn how to immobilize a fractured arm using a board, padding, roller bandage, and an arm sling. Ensure proper positioning of the hand in the position of function for safety and comfort. Leave fingertips visible for circulation checks.
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