Musculoskeletal Injuries in Injury Care Medical Assistant

What is a sprain?

What does the acronym RICE stand for in the context of musculoskeletal injury care?

What is the purpose of applying compression to a musculoskeletal injury using an elastic bandage?

Where should you start wrapping an elastic bandage on an injured extremity?

Which of the following is an example of Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?

What is the purpose of icing an injured area?

What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?

What is an example of a common site for a strain injury?

What is the purpose of elevating an injured limb?

What is the main cause of fractures?

What are two common types of injuries often seen in clinics?

Which of the following is NOT part of the body structures affected by musculoskeletal injuries?

What type of therapy is mentioned as a treatment option for musculoskeletal injuries?

What may be required for an injury with severity and nerve involvement?

In providing care for musculoskeletal injuries, what must a Medical Assistant remember about recommendations on patient treatment?

Besides dressings and bandages, what is another way a Medical Assistant commonly assists with musculoskeletal injuries?

What unit is used to document the results of the Mantoux Skin Test?

What do ordering physicians use to interpret the results of the Mantoux Skin Test?

What is generally done following a positive result in a Mantoux Skin Test?

What confirms TB infection in individuals who have had the BCG vaccine but no TB exposure?

According to the CDC, what percentage of the world population is currently infected with TB?

Which factor plays a significant role in ongoing tuberculosis infections according to the text?

Where is the preferred site for IM injection in very young children?

What angle should be used to inject into the Vastus Lateralis in young children?

What should you do after needle removal when performing a Z-Track injection?

When performing a PPD injection, how long should a patient wait before returning to have the area evaluated?

What is the key indicator of a positive PPD test result?

Which site is commonly used for ID injections in primary care?

What medication is typically injected intradermally for a tuberculosis skin test?

At what angle should a PPD medication be injected into the skin?

What is the main precaution regarding where to inject PPD medication?

When using the Z-track method for injections, what should you communicate with the patient before administering the injection?

When communicating with patients, what approach is recommended?

What is a useful technique to confirm a patient's understanding of instructions?

When prescribing controlled substances (Schedules II-IV), what is important?

What does the acronym 'CAM' stand for in medical terminology?

What type of injection was covered in Week 1?

What is the purpose of the Z-Track method for injections?

When administering a deep IM injection, which muscle site is recommended for adults?

What is the maximum amount of liquid that can be injected into the ventrogluteal site?

Why is the dorsogluteal injection site used less frequently?

What is the recommended approach to maintain patient modesty during injections?

How should the elastic bandage be wrapped around the injured site?

What should you do if a patient is experiencing numbness or tingling while being wrapped?

Why is it recommended to alternate wrapping distal and proximal ends of an injured site?

What should you minimize when wrapping to ensure a professional wrap?

When affixing a wrap, where should it be placed to avoid discomfort or loosening?

What does using the spiral method for wrapping provide in addition to comfort?

What is the purpose of using a walker boot for ankle or foot injuries?

How should a sling be secured around a patient's neck?

"What is essential when providing pediatric care following an injury?"

"What should be your approach when dealing with a patient's pain tolerance?"

A Medical Assistant most commonly cares for musculoskeletal injuries by providing dressings, bandages, and fitting the patient for __________ (DME)

Musculoskeletal injuries can be defined as suffering damage to body structures such as bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other affected ________ tissue

In treating musculoskeletal injuries, the use of conservative therapy, dressings, bandages, physical therapy, and even surgical repair may be recommended depending on the injury's __________

It is important for a Medical Assistant to remember that all recommendations on how to treat patients must be made by the __________

Clinics or individual healthcare providers will have specific protocols for Medical Assistants to follow when providing care for musculoskeletal injuries, ensuring standardized and effective ________

A key responsibility of a Medical Assistant in caring for musculoskeletal injuries is to provide patient education on conservative therapies to promote optimal ________

The maximum amount of liquid that can be injected into the ______ site is 3mL.

The ______ site is used less because of its proximity to the sciatic nerve.

The ______ method is used to keep the bolus of medication from returning up the track made by the needle.

The ______ is the most common deep IM injection site for children and adults.

When affixing a wrap, it should be placed to avoid ______ or loosening.

Garments can be moved to access injection sites without compromising patient ______.

The ______ method for wrapping provides comfort in addition to support.

Elevating an injured limb helps with ______.

The ______ is used to interpret the results of the Mantoux Skin Test.

The ______ is the medication typically injected intradermally for a tuberculosis skin test.

While wrapping, ensure the bandage is ______, but not too tight or too loose.

Alternate wrapping ______ and proximal ends of the injured site to achieve even compression across the area.

Affix the wrap with paper or cloth tape, clips, or ______, ensuring it is over an area which has minimal movement.

The spiral method is used to cover a wide area with ______ while providing compression.

Walker boots are used to stabilize an ______ or foot in the event of severe sprain, strain, fracture, ligament or tendon tear.

Slings are used to stabilize and reduce ______ of an injured arm.

No matter the patient's ______, a Medical Assistant should remain calm, focused and comforting.

The patient's ______ and experience should be of paramount concern throughout injury or wound care.

When wrapping an elastic bandage, be sure to communicate with the patient throughout to ensure the ______ is not applied too loosely or tightly.

Provide ______ education on how to care for their injuries at home.

A ______ is a twisting, stretching or pulling of a muscle or tendon that causes damage.

Common symptoms of a strain include muscle soreness, stiffness, weakness, swelling, and ______.

Tennis elbow is an example of a strain due to prolonged repetitive movement in which the forearm muscle and tendon attached to the elbow become ______ and cause pain.

A sprain is a twisting, stretching or pulling of a ______ to cause damage, but no dislocation of the joint.

Common sites for sprain injuries include ankle, wrist, knee, ______.

Fractures: a complete or partial break in a ______.

For initial treatment to reduce swelling and pain, a very common recommendation is given with the acronym RICE, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and ______.

Elastic bandages are utilized to provide ______ and compression.

Wrapping methods for elastic bandages include 'figure 8' and 'spiral,' as well as ______.

Applying light compression in the early stages of wound healing can reduce ______.

When performing a PPD injection, the patient must return to have the area evaluated within ______ hours.

The preferred IM injection site for very young children, ages 0-3, is the ______ Lateralis.

PPD stands for ______ Protein Derivative, used in a tuberculosis skin test.

A positive PPD test result indicates the patient has been exposed to ______.

The PPD injection should be administered at a ______ degree angle to the skin.

For ID injections like the PPD test, avoid injecting into areas with ______.

The ______ method is used to minimize leakage and discomfort during intramuscular injections.

When measuring the results of a PPD test, the ______ of the induration should be measured.

For pediatric injections, it is recommended to include the patient's ______ or guardians during the procedure.

The anterior ______ is a common site for intradermal injections like the PPD test.

If a patient has had the BCG vaccine but has never been exposed to TB, their skin test results will be positive, but their CXR will confirm negative for TB infection. Tuberculosis, while still an ongoing pandemic currently (Per CDC in 2018, 23% of the world population is currently infected), this is a disease which can be cured with antibiotics. Access to healthcare plays a large role in ongoing ________.

Results are documented in mm (millimeters), and not as positive or negative. The measurement is given to the ordering physician, who will interpret the results based on induration diameter length and individual patient risk factors for tuberculosis infection. Positive results will generally be followed by a CXR to confirm the presence/absence of tubercles in the lungs. Here is a picture of lungs affected by tubercles for reference. This patient may have active or latent TB. If a patient has had the BCG vaccine but has never been exposed to TB, their skin test (or Quantiferon Gold TB blood test) results will be positive, but their CXR will confirm negative for TB infection. ________, while still an ongoing pandemic currently (Per CDC in 2018, 23% of the world population is currently infected), this is a disease which can be cured with antibiotics. Access to healthcare plays a large role in ongoing infections.

In providing care for musculoskeletal injuries, clinics or individual healthcare providers will have specific protocols for Medical Assistants to follow when providing care for musculoskeletal injuries, ensuring standardized and effective ________.

Musculoskeletal injuries can be defined as suffering damage to body structures such as bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other affected ________ tissue.

According to the CDC, what percentage of the world population is currently infected with TB? Tuberculosis, while still an ongoing pandemic currently (Per CDC in 2018, 23% of the world population is currently infected), this is a disease which can be cured with antibiotics. Access to healthcare plays a large role in ongoing ________.

A key responsibility of a Medical Assistant in caring for musculoskeletal injuries is to provide patient education on conservative therapies to promote optimal ________.

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