chapter 37 part 1 Flashcards
soft tissue injury produced by blunt force
such as a blow, kick, or fall causing small blood vessels to rupture and bleed into soft tissues
contusion
hematoma develops from bleeding at the site
contusion
leaves a characteristic “black and blue” appearance
contusion
PULLED muscle injury to the
musculotendinous unit
strain
An injury to a MUSCLE AND TENDON from overuse, overstretching, or excessive stress; commonly known as a MUSCLE PULL
strain
Often occur in tendons of the foot, leg (hamstring), and back
strain
injury to LIGAMENTS and supporting muscle fiber around a joint
sprain
connect muscle to bone
tendon
connect bone to bone
ligament
articular surfaces of the joint are NOT IN CONTACT
dislocation
diagnostic test to rule out bone injury
xray
Caused by a TWISTING MOTION or hyperextension (forcible) of a joint
sprain
Grades of sprain: stretching/slight tearing in some fibers of the
ligament and mild, localized hematoma formation
grade 1
Grades of sprain: MORE severe and involves PARTIAL tearing of the ligament.
grade 2
Grades of sprain: COMPLETE tear or rupture of the ligament
grade 3
RICE meaning
REST
ICE
COMPRESSION
ELEVATION
ice should be given on what hours
first 24-72 hours
Cold packs are not to be in place for longer than ____minutes at a time
20 minutes
RICE:
Prevents additional injury & promotes healing
REST
RICE:
During the first 24-72 hours produces vasoconstriction
ICE
RICE:
Controls bleeding, reduces edema, and provides support
COMPRESSION
RICE:
At or just above the level of the heart controls swelling
ELEVATE
partial or incomplete dislocation
SUBLUXATION
a complete or incomplete disruption in the continuity of bone structure
FRACTURE
grade type of fracture: 1 cm long clean wound
grade 1
grade type of fracture: larger wound without extensive
damage
grade 2
grade type of fracture: highly contaminated, extensive soft
tissue injury, may have amputation
grade 3
