Injuries in Sport

Blood leaking from damaged blood vessels under the skin is referred to as a

• bruise

• graze

• cut

• blister

A chronic injury in sport might be caused by

• being struck with a cricket ball.

• colliding with an opponent

• wearing the incorrect footwear.

• twisting our ankle while running on the field.

The injury seen in the diagram is referred to as a

• sprain

• fracture

• strain

• dislocation

A sharp pain in your side or upper abdomen is called a

• concussion

• stitch

• shock

• dehydration

The RICE routine is an effective treatment for sports injuries that occur to soft tissues in the body. RICE stands for

• Rest, Ice, Crutches, Elevation

• Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

• Rest, Ice, Compression, Exercise

• Run, Ice, Compression, Elevation

An injury caused by repeated friction on the same area of the skin is called a

• cut

• bruise

• abrasion

• blister

Which of the following is the first stage of the recovery position

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A player has suffered a fractured hand while playing basketball. Which of the following should you NOT do?

• Support the limb with a sling.

• Seek medical attention.

• Straighten the injured hand.

• Apply ice to the injury.

The tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone is called a

• nerve

• ligament

• tendon

• cartilage

The injury that will result from the action seen in the diagram is called a

• cramp

• dislocation

• hypothermia

• concussion