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What is the term used for a broken bone?
What defines an open fracture?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with fractured extremities?
What should be considered a life-threatening injury?
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What is the first step in treating a bone fracture?
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What occurs during a dislocation?
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When treating an ankle injury in a patient wearing boots, what should be done?
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Which of the following is categorized as a sprain?
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What is the primary symptom of a dislocation?
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What distinguishes a sprain from a strain?
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What is the recommended initial treatment for a sprain or strain?
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What type of amputation involves the complete loss of a limb?
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How should a tourniquet be applied for a limb amputation?
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What should you NOT do when you find an amputated part?
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What type of injury is a strain commonly associated with?
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Where do dislocations most commonly occur in adults?
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Study Notes
Dislocations
- Occur more frequently in the shoulder for adults and the elbow for children.
- Characterized by deformity, severe pain, and swelling.
- Do not attempt to reposition the bone; treat as a fracture.
Sprains
- Injury to ligaments (tissues connecting bones in a joint).
- Common in ankles and wrists.
- Treat with ice and elevation.
Strains
- Injury to overstretched muscles or tendons ("pulled muscle").
- Frequent in lower back and leg muscles.
- Treat with ice and elevation. Differ from sprains in that they affect muscles/tendons, not ligaments.
Fractures
- Two types: open (bone protrudes through skin) and closed (skin intact).
- Symptoms: severe pain (especially with movement), swelling, deformity, decreased sensation, potential inability to move limb.
- Femur fractures are life-threatening due to potential arterial severing and blood loss.
- Lower leg fractures may be less outwardly obvious but still cause severe pain, swelling, tenderness, and bruising.
- Maintain the patient's position of comfort and support the affected extremity. For ankle injuries with boots, leave the boots in place but loosen laces.
Amputations
- Complete or partial loss of a limb or body part.
- Complete/partial amputations may require a tourniquet applied high and tight above the wound, but not over a joint.
- Finger/toe amputations require direct pressure, not a tourniquet.
- Do not delay treatment to search for the amputated part, however, when found: wrap it (each part separately if multiple), place in a plastic bag, keep cool (but not directly on ice).
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This quiz covers common types of injuries including dislocations, sprains, strains, and fractures. Learn about their characteristics, symptoms, and initial treatment options. Test your knowledge on how to manage these injuries effectively.
