SM 2 Fall Midterm

Solution applied to living tissue that prevents infection

• Antibiotics

• Antibiotic Ointment

• Antiseptics

• Alcohol

______________ are air and water-tight coverings.

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? 

•  A strain is an injury to the ligamentous tissue while a sprain injures the musculo-tendon area.

• A strain is an injury to the musculo-tendon structures while the sprain injures ligaments. 

•  Both the strain and sprain injure tendons.

• Both the strain and sprain injure ligaments. 

Identify a amputation

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Identify a contrecoup

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The _____________ plate is a region at the end of a long bone where growth occurs. 

• Osteoperosis

• Epiphyseal

• Nonunion

• Pathological

What is the typical healing time for a fracture?

•  Ten to twelve weeks

•  Three to four weeks

• Six to eight weeks

• Eight to ten weeks

What type of fracture is this?

• Blowout

• Linear

• Compression

• Transverse

Helps decrease swelling.

What is the correct units for taking a pulse?

• mmHg

• breaths per minute

• beats per minute

• degrees Fahrenheit