Sports Injuries

Which of the following are cardinal signs of inflammation? Click ALL that apply!

• swelling

• cold

• heat

• pain

• discoloration

The discoloration that occurs during soft tissue damage is a result of:

• nerve damage

• increased blood flow to the injured region

• sun exposure of the injured region

• cell death in the injured region

Which of the following are soft tissues in your body? Click ALL that apply!

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Skin

• Bone

• Muscle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which of the following is the mechanism of a contusion (bruise)?

• tendon injury

• nerve injury

• ligament injury

• blood vessel injury

Which of the following is the mechanism of a muscle sTrain?

• ligament injury

• tendon injury

• nerve injury

• blood vessel injury

Which of the following is the mechanism of a sprain?

• tendon injury

• ligament injury

• blood vessel injury

• skin injury

How would you classify the severity of the sprain in this image?

• Grade I

• Grade II

• Grade III

How would you classify the severity of the strain in this image?

• Grade I

• Grade II

• Grade III

A 72 year old woman slips and falls on the ice, landing on her right shoulder region. Later that night, she notices a small bruise in the injured area. The next morning, however, the area of discoloration has expanded significantly. She feels no pain when moving her shoulder, but the area of discoloration is painful to the touch. What is the best term to classify this injury?

• sprain

• plaque

• hematoma

• tennis elbow

Which of the following is part of the first aid PRICE approach to care of soft tissue injuries? Check ALL that apply!

• position the injured limb over a heating pad

• ice for 15-20 minutes at a time

• compression to minimize swelling

• elevation of the injured limb