Chapter 62

Question 1

An injury to a muscle when it is stretched or pulled beyond its capacity

Answer 1

Strain

Question 2

A soft tissue injury resulting from a blow or blunt trauma

Answer 2

Contusion

Question 3

Injuries to the ligaments surrounding a joint

Answer 3

Sprains

Question 4

Mind stretching of a muscle or tendon causing some edema and muscle spasm, but no real loss of function

Answer 4

First degree strain

Question 5

Partial tearing of muscle or tendon, leading to inability to bear weight, limited motion, and there is edema, muscle tenderness, muscle spasm, and ecchymosis

Answer 5

Second degree strain

Question 6

Severe muscle and/or tendon tearing, causing severe pain, muscle spasm, ecchymosis, edema, and loss of function

Answer 6

Third degree strain

Question 7

A sprain of the cervical spine

Answer 7

Whiplash injury

Question 8

Result from sudden, unusual movement or stretching around a joint, which is common with falls or other accidental injuries

Answer 8

Sprain of the cervical spine

Question 9

Involves stretching of the ligament fibers, characterized by mild edema, tenderness, and pain if joint is moved

Answer 9

First degree sprain

Question 10

Involves partial tearing of the ligament with edema, pain with motion, joint instability, and some loss of function

Answer 10

Second degree sprain

Question 11

The ligament is torn or ruptured completely, with possible detachment of a fragment of bone (avulsion fracture) and hematoma formation, which contribute to the severe pain, edema, and abnormal joint movement

Answer 11

Third degree sprain

Question 12

Injured area becomes ___ immediately, and swelling usually follows. The person typically avoids ___ or using the injured joint or limb.

Answer 12

Painful
Fill weight bearing

Question 13

In cases of extensive ligaments tearing, the joint may be ___ until it heals

Answer 13

Unstable

Question 14

X-rays show a rather __ than usual joint space and rule out or confirm an accompanying ___

Answer 14

Larger
Fracture

Question 15

MRI may be done to determine the

Answer 15

Extent of the injury

Question 16

Demonstrates asymmetry in the joint as a result of the damaged ligaments

Answer 16

Arthrography

Question 17

May disclose trauma in the joint capsule

Answer 17

Arthroscopy

Question 18

Treatment consists of applying ice or a chemical cold pack to the area to reduce swelling and remove pain for the first —- hrs

Answer 18

24 to 48

Question 19

PRICE

Answer 19

Protection
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Question 20

After _ days, when swelling no longer is likely to increase, applying __ reduceds pain and relieves __ edema by improving circulation

Answer 20

2 days
Heat
Local

Question 21

Occur when the articular surfaces of a joint are no longer ___

Answer 21

In contact

Question 22

The shoulder, hip, and knee are commonly affected in a ___

Answer 22

Dislocation

Question 23

A partial dislocation

Answer 23

Subluxation

Question 24

A condition in which a structure such as a tendon or nerve is constricted in a confined space

Answer 24

Compartment syndrome

Question 25

Separation of bones from their articulating joint & may disrupt local blood supply to structures such as the joint cartilage, causing (3)

Answer 25

Degeneration
Chronic pain
Restricted movement

Question 26

Decreased sensation and movement

Answer 26

Palsy

Question 27

If compartment syndrome occurs in an upper extremity is may lead to

Answer 27

Volkmann contracture

Question 28

A claw like deformity of the hand resulting from a obstructed arterial blood flow to the forearm and hand

Answer 28

Volkmann contracture

Question 29

Client is unable to extend their fingers and complains of unrelenting pain, particularly if attempting to stretch the hand. There are also signs of compromise circulation to the hand

Answer 29

Volkmann contracture

Question 30

If a dislocation affect an extremity
SATA

Answer 30

The arm of leg may be shorter than its unaffected counterpart as a result of the displacement of one of the articulating bones
ROM is limited
Evidence of soft tissue injury includes swelling, coolness, numbness, tingling, and pale or dusky color of the distal tissue

Question 31

The inflammation of a tendon cause by overuse

Answer 31

Tendinitis

Question 32

Painful inflammation of the elbow

Answer 32

Epicondylitis

Question 33

A cystic mass that develops near tendon sheaths and joints of the wrist

Answer 33

Ganglion cyst

Question 34

Term used for a group of symptoms located in the carpal tunnel of the wrist, a narrow, inelastic canal through which the carpal tendons and median nerve pas

Answer 34

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 35

Injury is also responsible for ___ which occurs when the tendons of the medial or lateral radial and ulnar epicondyles sustain damage

Answer 35

Epicondylitis

Question 36

Playing tennis, pitching ball or rowing

Answer 36

Epicondylitis