First aid - RICE - Treating a sprain

1.       What is a sprain?

• A)     A tear in a muscle

• B)     When a ligament is stretched too far or tears.

• C)     A tear in a bone

• D)     A tear in skin tissue

2.       Why is ice used in the RICE method?

• A)     To increase blood flow

• B)     To decrease swelling and pain

• C)     To improve flexibility

• D)     To heal the bone

3.       What should you use to compress a sprain?

• A)     A hard cast

• B)     A soft cloth

• C)     An elastic bandage

• D)     A pillow

4.       Why is it important to elevate an injured area?

• A)     To increase pain

• B)     To reduce swelling and promote blood flow

• C)     To immobilize the area

• D)     To make it easier to move

5.       When elevating an injured area, how high should it be raised?

• A)     As high as possible

• B)     At eye level

• C)     At waist level

• D)     Slightly above the heart level

6.       What is the primary purpose of the RICE method?

• A)     To treat sprains by reducing pain and swelling

• B)     To prevent a sprain from turning into a fracture

• C)     To heal broken bones

• D)     To improve circulation in the body

7.       What is the main purpose of compression when treating a sprain?

• A)     To keep the injured area warm

• B)     To make the injury heal faster

• C)     To reduce swelling and support the injury

• D)     To increase flexibility in the joint

8.       Why is it important to rest an injured area?

• A)     To increase swelling

• B)     To make the injury stronger

• C)     To make it easier to move

• D)     To keep the injury from getting worse