Hand Injuries Quiz

What is the most common hand injury?

• Sprained wrist

• Bruised knuckle

• The most common hand injury is a fracture or broken bone.

• Paper cut

Which of the following is a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?

• Sensitivity to loud noises

• Numbness or tingling in the hand or fingers

• Loss of appetite

• Blurred vision

What is the medical term for a wrist fracture?

• Carpal fracture

• Metacarpal fracture

• The medical term for a wrist fracture is 'Colles' fracture.'

• Phalangeal fracture

Which of the following is a common hand injury in athletes?

• Food poisoning

• Sprained wrist or fingers, fractures, dislocations

• Paper cut

• Sunburn

What is the most common cause of a sprained wrist?

• Playing video games for too long

• Walking in high heels

• Eating too much ice cream

• The most common cause of a sprained wrist is falling onto an outstretched hand.

Which of the following is a symptom of De Quervain's tenosynovitis?

• Stiffness in the wrist

• Tingling sensation in the index finger

• Pain and swelling at the base of the thumb

• Numbness in the pinky finger

What is the medical term for tennis elbow?

• Plantar fasciitis

• Medial epicondylitis

• Achilles tendinitis

• Lateral epicondylitis

Which of the following is a symptom of a broken finger?

• Swelling, pain, and difficulty moving the finger are common symptoms of a broken finger.

• Numbness and tingling in the finger

• Decreased swelling and pain in the finger

• Increased flexibility in the finger

What is the most common treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?

• Applying heat to the affected wrist

• The most common treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is wrist splinting and hand exercises.

• Taking painkillers and resting the hand

• Surgery to remove the affected area

Which of the following is a symptom of trigger finger?

• Finger getting stuck in a bent position

• Finger becoming longer

• Finger feeling cold

• Finger turning purple