L.P. Book Medical / Lesson # 6 Fractures
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Lesson # 6 Fractures
- 1.The Skeletal System Function
- A.
Gives shape to the body
- B.
Protects vital internal organs
- C.
Both a & b
- D.
All parts are soft and flexible
- 2.1 Components of the Skeletal System include
- A.
Skull
- B.
Spinal Column
- C.
Thorax
- D.
All of the above
- 3.The Muscular System Function
- A.
Gives shape to the body
- B.
Protect internal organs
- C.
Provide movement
- D.
All of the above
- 4.Components of the Muscular System include
- A.
Voluntary (Skeletal) Muscle
- B.
Involuntary (smooth) Muscle
- C.
Cardiac Muscle
- D.
All of the above
- 5.Mechanism of injuries include
- A.
Direct Force
- B.
Indirect Force
- C.
Twisting force
- D.
All of the above
- 6.Types of bone or joint injuries include Closed fractures – no break in continuity of the skin and
- A.
Loose fractures - skin is loose around site of fracture
- B.
Open fracture – break in the continuity of the skin
- C.
Internal fracture – break deep within the body
- D.
Surface fracture – no break in the continuity of the skin, but surface of skin is distorted by the fracture
- 7.1 Signs & Symptoms of a fracture include
- A.
Exposed bone ends
- B.
Deformity or angulation
- C.
Pain & tenderness
- D.
All of the above
- 8.1 Emergency care of bone or joint injuries includeBSI, Application of cold pack to area of pain, Manual stabilization and
- A.
After life threats have been controlled, allow patient to remain in position of comfort
- B.
Roll victim on their side opposite of the site of the fracture
- C.
Help the victim to their feet and have them walk to the ambulance
- D.
Place them on a backboard
- 9.Manual extremity stabilization includes: Support above and below an injury, Cover open wounds Pad to prevent pressure and discomfort to the patient, Do not intentionally replace protruding bones, and
- A.
Place the victim on a backboard
- B.
When in doubt, manually stabilize the injury
- C.
Check for the range of mobility of the injury
- D.
None of the above
- 10.Open fractures
- A.
Cover with a sterile dressing
- B.
Attempt to replace the bones
- C.
Check for range of motion & sensation
- D.
Place the victim on a backboard
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