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Soft Tissue Injuries Overview

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What is the main difference between a sprain and a strain?

A sprain involves bones, while a strain involves muscles.
A sprain involves tendons, while a strain involves bones.
A sprain involves ligaments, while a strain involves tendons. (correct)
A sprain involves muscles, while a strain involves ligaments.

How can you recognize strains and sprains?

By cough and congestion.
By fever and chills.
By swelling, bruising, and pain at the site of injury. (correct)
By stomach ache and headache.

What is the purpose of applying ice to injuries according to the text?

To increase inflammation.
To cause tissue damage.
To accelerate healing.
To reduce swelling. (correct)

When can you start applying heat to an injury?

After about 24 hours when the swelling dies down. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an amputation and an avulsion?

An amputation is irreversible, while an avulsion can be reattached. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if an object is impaled in a person and the object is threatening the airway?

Apply a thick dressing around the object (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an eyeball is extruded from its socket?

Apply a moist dressing over the eye and cover it with a cup (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there is a foreign body in the eye?

Flush out the eye with gently flowing water (C) Signup and view all the answers

For a knocked-out tooth, why should you keep the tooth in a glass of milk?

To prevent the tooth from drying out (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do in the case of nosebleeds that are severe and not controlled by pinching?

Place gauze behind upper lip (B) Signup and view all the answers