76 First Aid: Sprain Flashcards
1
Q
______ are the tough, elastic-like tissue that attach to your bones and hold your joints in place
A
Ligament.
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2
Q
_______ and _____ sprains occur most often
A
Ankle
and
knee.
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3
Q
Sprained ______ swell rapidly and are painful
A
Ligament.
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4
Q
What is this the sign or symptom of ?
- You heard a popping sound when the joint was injured;
- You can’t use the joint
- You feel unstable when you try to bear weight on it
A
Torn Ligament
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5
Q
What is this the sign or symptom of ?
You have a fever higher than 100 F and the area is red and hot
A
Infection
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