WorksheetsGeneral Injuries Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
An acute injury that is likely to be a result of physical impact without contact.
a)
Direct Injury
b)
Indirect injury
c)
Overuse injury
2.
Tennis elbow would be an example of which type of injury?
a)
Direct injury
b)
Indirect injury
c)
Overuse injury
3.
During which phase of wound healing does clot formation occur?
a)
Hemostatis
b)
Inflammatory
c)
Proliferative
d)
Remodeling
4.
What is the primary function of fibroblasts during the proliferation phase of wound healing?
a)
To lay down collagen
b)
To form blood clots
c)
To fight infection
d)
To increase blood flow
5.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a closed wound?
a)
Internal bleeding may occur
b)
The surface of the skin is intact
c)
The skin is split or cracked
d)
Underlying tissues may be damaged
6.
According to recent studies, what potential negative effect might applying ice have on an injury?
a)
It might interfere with the body's ability to heal
b)
It may increase pain
c)
It could cause frostbite
d)
It may increase swelling
7.
What does the acronym P.O.L.I.C.E. stand for in injury treatment?
a)
Pressure, Oscillation, Lifting, Ice, Compression, Elevation
b)
Pressure, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Exercise
c)
Protection, Observation, Lifting, Ice, Compression, Exercise
d)
Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation
8.
During which phase of BONE HEALING is a hematoma formed to create a 'bridge' between broken pieces of bone?
a)
Reparative phase
b)
Inflammatory phase
c)
Calcification phase
d)
Remodeling phase
9.
What is the correct order of treatment for an abrasion?
a)
Apply heat, massage, stretch
b)
Immobilize, compress, elevate
c)
Clean, apply antibiotic ointment, cover with non-stick dressing
d)
Apply ice, elevate, compress
10.
In the case of an avulsion injury, what should be done with the amputated part?
a)
Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding
b)
Discard it immediately
c)
Clean it and place in a sealed plastic bag with cold water
d)
Place it directly on ice
11.
What is the key difference between a sprain and a strain?
a)
Sprains affect ligaments, strains affect muscles or tendons
b)
Sprains affect muscles, strains affect ligaments
c)
Strains always require surgery, sprains do not
d)
Sprains are more severe than strains
12.
Which of the following is NOT a common location for bursitis?
a)
Olecranon
b)
Retrocalcaneal
c)
Tibial
d)
Trochanter
13.
What is the primary mechanism of injury in a concussion?
a)
Loss of consciousness
b)
Whiplash
c)
Direct impact to the head
d)
Rapid acceleration-deceleration of the head and brain
14.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when treating a suspected spinal cord injury?
a)
Move the injured person to a more comfortable position
b)
Provide basic first aid
c)
Keep the person still
d)
Call 911
15.
In cold conditions, how do blood vessels in the skin respond?
a)
They dilate
b)
They rupture
c)
They constrict
d)
They remain unchanged
16.
At what body temperature is heatstroke considered life-threatening?
a)
Above 106°F (41.1°C)
b)
Above 100°F (37.8°C)
c)
Above 102°F (38.9°C)
d)
Above 104°F (40°C)
17.
What is the primary difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke?
a)
Heat exhaustion always leads to heatstroke
b)
Heatstroke involves a higher body temperature
c)
There is no significant difference
d)
Heat exhaustion is more severe
18.
Paralysis of the arms, hands, trunk, legs and pelvic organs
a)
Quadriplegia
b)
Paraplegia
19.
The loss of the body's ability to cool itself is...
a)
strain
b)
sprain
c)
exercise
d)
heatstroke
20.
Which of the following is not a symptom of heat exhaustion?
a)
Heavy sweating
b)
Cold, clammy skin
c)
Very slow pulse
d)
Shortness of breath
21.
Strains are injuries to:
a)
ligaments
b)
tendons or muscles
c)
bone
d)
skiin
22.
Sprains are injuries to:
a)
ligaments
b)
tendons
c)
bones
d)
skin
23.
Soft tissue injuries are classified as injuries to which of the following
a)
Muscles, ligaments, tendons, skin
b)
Bones and teeth
c)
muscles and bones
d)
Muscles and skin
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