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First Aid
Assignment 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The upper four ribs are rarely fractured because they are protected by the clavicle and scapula. | True |
| Paradoxical breathing is a sign of _______. | Flail chest |
| Rib fracture and flail chest are two injuries that can happen to the ____ | chest wall |
| What position should a conscious chest injury victim usually be placed in? | sitting up or placed w/ injured side down |
| The lower two ribs are easy to fracture because they are attached on only one end | False |
| What can be used to effectively seal a sucking chest wound? | a piece of clear plastic |
| If organs protrude through an abdominal wound, you should: | cover with a moist, sterile dressing |
| What can be used to stabilize fractured ribs? | a soft object, such as a pillow |
| What is the main symptom of a fractured rib? | pain |
| Signs and symptoms of flail chest include: | abnormal movement of part of the chest when breathing |
| What is the most important step in caring for a victim of a sucking chest wound? | sealing the wound |
| If an impaled object is penetrating the chest, the first aider should: | stabilize the object |
| The two classifications for fractures are: | open or closed |
| With an open fracture, the skin is: | broken or damaged |
| With a closed fracture, the skin is: | intact |
| An open fracture is also known as a: | compound fracture |
| A closed fracture is also known as a: | simple fracture |
| If the fracture results in the bone protruding through the skin, it would be considered a | compound fracture |
| A fracture which cuts across the bone at right angles to its long axis is called: | transverse |
| When the fracture line crosses the bone in a slanting direction, it is called: Selected Answer: oblique | What mnemonic can be used to identify signs and symptoms of a fracture? DOTS |
| Which of the following are signs and symptoms of fracture? | DOTS |
| The C in CSM stands for: | Circulation |
| The S in CSM stands for: | Sensation |
| The M in CSM stands for: | Movement |
| What is the main sign of a dislocation? | deformity |
| A muscle strain is also known as a muscle | pull |
| A _____ results when the muscle is stretched beyond its normal range of motion | strain |
| Most ankle sprains occur when the foot turns ______ and stress is placed on the ____of the ankle. | inward, outside |
| fractures, dislocations, and sprains are all initially treated with: | Ice Pack |
| A muscle contusion is also known as a: | bruise |
| Inflammation of a tendon from overuse is called ______. | tendonitis |
| When providing first aid for an extremity injury, use ______ procedure | RICE |
| Most ankle injuries are: | sprains |
| When should heat be used for treatment of ankle injuries | in 2 to 3 days following injury |
| How can the first aider tell if an elastic bandage is too tight? | all of the above |
| Which joints are most often sprained? | knees and ankles |
| Which bone is the largest bone in the body? | femur |
| A ______ results when there are breaks in the bone. | fracture |
| ______ results when bones are displaced from their normal joint alignment | dislocation |
| When an individual suffers a sprain what structures are damaged: | ligament |
| When an individual suffers a strain what structures are damaged: | tendon / muscle |
| Which of the following should be used to treat muscle cramps? | both a & c (GENTLE STRETCHING, PRESS AND MASSAGE MUSCLE, ICE PACK, PICH UPPER LIP, DRINK LIGHTLY SALTED COOL WATER WITH FOURTH TSP OF SALT |
| The painful pressure caused by accumulation of blood under a fingernail can be relieved by: | melting a hole in the nail with a hot paper clip |
| The deformity from a knee dislocation will be | grotesque |
| When assessing extremity injuries, use the | "rule of thirds" |
| An injury in which a nail is partly or completely torn loose is known as a | nail avulsion |
| Air or blood between the lungs and chest wall may cause lung collapse, which then may lead to shock and/or death. | True |
| A flail chest refers to a single broken bone | False |
| It is important to suspect pelvic injuries because they can result in | massive blood loss |
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