Rehab Unit 1 Review Fall 25

During the hemostasis phase of wound healing, which sequence of events occurs to stop bleeding?

• Vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, fibrin formation
• Platelet aggregation, vasodilation, vasoconstriction
• Vasodilation, platelet aggregation, fibrin formation
• Fibrin formation, vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation

Why does the inflammatory phase of healing cause swelling, heat, pain, and redness?

• To activate the nervous system's pain response
• To prevent further injury by immobilizing the area
• To increase blood supply and allow specialized white blood cells to reach the injury site
• To begin the formation of scar tissue

Which type of open wound requires the most immediate medical attention due to bleeding risk?

• Avulsion
• Laceration
• Abrasion
• Puncture wound

The main difference between a sprain and a strain is:

• Sprains are acute injuries, strains are chronic
• Sprains occur in joints, strains occur in bones
• Sprains affect ligaments, strains affect muscles or tendons
• Sprains are more severe than strains

Tendinitis is most commonly caused by:

• Sudden overstretching of the muscle
• Direct trauma to the tendon
• Repetitive overuse leading to inflammation
• Poor blood circulation to the area

Bursitis occurs when:

• Cartilage wears down between bones
• Ligaments are stretched beyond their normal range
• Tendons become inflamed from overuse
• Fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints become inflamed

A concussion is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury because it involves rapid back-and-forth movement of the brain

• True
• False

The most critical aspect of treating a suspected spinal cord injury is

• Checking for sensation in the extremities
• Applying ice to reduce swelling
• Keeping the person completely still
• Moving the person to a comfortable position

In effective communication, feedback serves to:

• Show respect for the speaker
• End the conversation appropriately
• Ensure the message was understood correctly
• Demonstrate active listening skills

The ability to identify with the feelings of another person.

• Empathy
• Sympathy
• Compassion
• Communication