Chapter 29: Orthopaedic

Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of muscle found in the body?

Answer 1

joint

Question 2

Approximately how many bones are in the human body?

Answer 2

206

Question 3

A _________ is any break in the bone surface.

Answer 3

fracture

Question 4

A _________ fracture is a fracture where the bones are broken in more than two fragments.

Answer 4

comminuted

Question 5

When ligaments are torn or stretched, it is called a:

Answer 5

sprain

Question 6

When the EMT encounters a probable fracture, what should be assessed below the injury?

Answer 6

pulse, sensation, and motor skill

Question 7

When a rigid splint is in use, the EMT should apply _________ to the splint to prevent local pressure and discomfort.

Answer 7

padding

Question 8

What type of splint should the EMT use when dealing with a broken femur?

Answer 8

hare traction

Question 9

How should the EMT take care of a dislocated shoulder?

Answer 9

Pad between the arm and the chest and sling the arm

Question 10

When splinting a hip fracture, what should the EMT apply between the patient’s legs?

Answer 10

a pad

Question 11

_________ is a grating or grinding sensation that can be felt and sometimes heard when fractured bone ends rub together.

Answer 11

crepitus

Question 12

Orthopaedic injuries can lead to complications, including:

• infection.
• long-term disability.
• all of the above

Answer 12

• all of the above.

Question 13

What is the first step in caring for an open fracture?

Answer 13

control bleeding

Question 14

What is the first step when applying a Hare traction splint?

Answer 14

expose the injured extremity

Question 15

Which of the following is not a contraindication to the use of the pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)?

• pregnancy
• groin injury
• pelvis fracture
• pulmonary edema

Answer 15

• pelvis fracture