Injury Types and Management

A patient has swelling and deformity in her right upper thigh after a motor vehicle crash. Which bone is likely injured?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Humerus

An injury that occurs somewhere other than where the direct force hit.

• Direct

• Indirect

• Contusion

• Laceration

First step in caring for a patient with an open fracture of the femur

• Ensure an open airway and adequate breathing

• Apply a splint to the fracture

• Administer pain relief medication

• Perform a thorough physical examination

A sling and a swathe may be used for:

• Injuries to the upper arm bone and shoulder.

• Injuries to the lower leg and ankle.

• Injuries to the wrist and hand.

• Injuries to the neck and spine.

An open injury is best defined as an:

• Injury where damage adjacent to the injury tears through the skin

• Injury that does not break the skin

• Injury caused by a blunt force impact

• Injury that results in internal bleeding

Fracture with intact skin over the cite of injury

• Open injury

• Closed injury

• Compound fracture

• Simple fracture

A sprain affects which type of tissue?

• Muscle

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Cartilage

Minimum number of people needed to properly apply a splint?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Your patient presents with an angulated and swollen right forearm after falling off a skateboard. They most likely experienced a:

• Fracture

• Sprain

• Dislocation

• Contusion

Function of the bones in the musculoskeletal system?

• Provide support, protection, and help with movement.

• Store energy and nutrients for the body.

• Regulate body temperature and fluid balance.

• Facilitate communication between different body parts.