First Aid Bones and Fractures

Which of these types of bone fractures are commonly found in young children?

• Transverse

• Greenstick

• Oblique Displaced

When you come across a fractured bone what is the first thing you should do?

• Bandage it up quickly

• Straighten it

• Don't move it

A___________ bone fracture will take a long time to heal because of the bone ________________________.

You must not straighten the bone because:

• it can cause more damage internally

• you are not the doctor

• the person is not calm.

What is the common name of the bone coloured in red?

The correct name of the Collar bone is:

• clarinet

• clavicle

• clavacle

The difference between a dislocated shoulder and a broken collar bone is:

When bandaging a limb one needs to use a ____________

When bandaging a bone the bandage goes....

• below the break only

• above and below the break

• Above, on and below the break

Explain why you must tie the feet together.