Common Injuries

What is a sprain?

• A sprain is a type of fracture.

• A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament.

• A sprain is a dislocation of a joint.

• A sprain is a muscle strain.

How do fractures differ from sprains?

• Fractures involve bones, while sprains involve ligaments.

• Fractures heal faster than sprains.

• Fractures involve muscles, while sprains involve bones.

• Fractures are caused by overstretching, while sprains are caused by direct impact.

What causes bruises?

• Trauma or injury causing small blood vessels to break

• Watching too lot of TV

• Wearing mismatched socks

• Eating too much chocolate

What is the first aid treatment for a burn?

• Cool the burn with cool running water, cover with sterile gauze, seek medical attention if severe

• Wrap the burn with a plastic bag

• Rub the burn with ice

• Apply butter on the burn

How can you treat a scrape?

• Rub dirt on it

• Pour lemon juice on it

• Clean with soap and water, apply antibiotic ointment, cover with bandage, keep clean and dry

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

What is the best way to handle a cut?

• Rub dirt on it

• Clean with soap and water, apply pressure, and cover with a bandage.

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

• Pour lemon juice on it

When are crutches typically used?

• Improve balance

• Exercise arms

• Injury or disability affecting ability to walk or bear weight on legs

• Feeling tired

What is the purpose of a sling?

• To carry groceries

• To support and immobilize an injured arm or shoulder.

• To play music

• To cook dinner

When should you use a band-aid?

• For a minor cut or wound

• When you want to show off your favorite color

• When you have a minor cut or wound.

• When you want to show off your favorite color

How do you properly apply a bandage?

• Clean the wound, apply antibiotic ointment, place the bandage, secure with tape, and monitor for infection.

• Secure the bandage with duct tape instead of medical tape

• Apply the bandage directly on the wound without cleaning it

• Use expired antibiotic ointment before placing the bandage