Lesson # 6 Fractures
Gives shape to the body
Protects vital internal organs
Both a & b
All parts are soft and flexible
Skull
Spinal Column
Thorax
All of the above
Gives shape to the body
Protect internal organs
Provide movement
All of the above
Voluntary (Skeletal) Muscle
Involuntary (smooth) Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
All of the above
Direct Force
Indirect Force
Twisting force
All of the above
Loose fractures - skin is loose around site of fracture
Open fracture – break in the continuity of the skin
Internal fracture – break deep within the body
Surface fracture – no break in the continuity of the skin, but surface of skin is distorted by the fracture
Exposed bone ends
Deformity or angulation
Pain & tenderness
All of the above
After life threats have been controlled, allow patient to remain in position of comfort
Roll victim on their side opposite of the site of the fracture
Help the victim to their feet and have them walk to the ambulance
Place them on a backboard
Place the victim on a backboard
When in doubt, manually stabilize the injury
Check for the range of mobility of the injury
None of the above
Cover with a sterile dressing
Attempt to replace the bones
Check for range of motion & sensation
Place the victim on a backboard
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