10. Bone, muscle, and joints

Question 1

S, S, D, F

Answer 1

Sprains
- stretch/tear ligaments

Strains
- stretch/tear muscles or tendons

Dislocations
- bone out of place

Fractures
- chip, crack, or break in the bone

Question 2

When to call 911 for bones and muscles

Answer 2

• if area below is numb, blue, pale, cold
• thigh or pelvis injuries
• bone protruding

Question 3

RICE

Answer 3

r - rest
i - immobilize
c - cool (20 mins/hour)
e - elevate the injury

Question 4

Splinting

Answer 4

• make sure not cold / blue
• if cold after splinting, loosen
• immobilize in position found