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Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, and Strains

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1
Your friend has broken his arm, and you have called 9-1-1. What should you do while you wait?
Attempt to "set" the arm.
If confident and possible, make a makeshift splint.
Nothing. Don't touch the victim.
Bury arm in bucket of ice.
2
What is a risk factor for the injuries shown in the presentation?
Having long nails.
Having long eyelashes.
Being blonde.
Having a small body frame.
3
How should you treat a mild sprain?
Apply a bandage to the afflicted area and you're good.
Get plenty of rest so it can completely heal.
30 minutes of rest then back to work.
Keep doing what you are doing, mild sprains aren't bad.
4
How can you try to prevent sprain, strain, and fracture injuries?
By wearing a helmet whenever you are outside.
By avoiding fast food.
By increasing Vitamin C and D intake.
By talking to your parents more often.
5
Where do strains usually occur?
Hands, feet, and knees.
The head, face, and arms.
Eyes, ears, and fingers.
The neck, back, or thigh.
6
What are the two general types of fractures?
Inner and Outer fractures.
Open and Closed Fractures
Minor and Major Fractures
Muscular and Cardiovascular fractures
7
When should you not call 9-1-1?
If a popping noise is heard.
If the afflicted area is deformed.
Call 9-1-1 in all of these scenarios!
If a head injury makes the victim nauseous.
8
Bonus! What is an effective way to reduce swelling?
Massaging the afflicted area.
Applying heat.
Applying ice/cold.
Lancing the swollen area to release fluids.
9
What is a dislocation?
A bump on the bone.
The tearing of a tendon.
Movement of a bone joint that is not is its normal position.
The slight fracturing of a bone.