Ethics and other issues- Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
what is the
- description
- cause
- treatment
of a blister?
A
- small pocket of clear fluid
- friction of skin against object eg shoes
- don’t pierce bubble, cover with plaster. for broken blisters don’t peel skin off
2
Q
what is the
- description
- cause
- treatment
of a bruise?
A
- bluish purple coloured patches that appear on the skin as a result of broken blood vessels
- impact with hard object
- cold compression to reduce swelling and bleeding
3
Q
what is the
- description
- cause
- treatment
of a cut or graze?
A
- cuts- skin is broken causing damage to blood vessels
grazes- skin is rubbed causing damage to blood vessels - cuts-contact with sharp object
grazes-rubbing against rough surface
-stop bleeding by applying pressure with cloth, when bleeding is done clean the wound and bandage
4
Q
what is the
- description
- cause
- treatment
of being winded?
A
- difficulty in breathing because of blow to the stomach
- a blow to the abdomen
- loosen clothing and sit in crouched position to allow muscles to relax
5
Q
what is the
- description
- cause
- treatment
of a muscular injury?
A
- muscle is overstretched or torn
- caused when muscles are overused
- use RICE method
6
Q
what is the
- description
- cause
- treatment
of a tendon injury?
A
- tendon is overstretched or torn
- occurs through repeated actions or sudden sharp movements
- use RICE method
7
Q
what is the
- description
- cause
- treatment
of a ligament injury?
A
- known as a sprain
- caused when ligament is twisted or pulled past range of movement
- use RICE method
8
Q
what is the
- cause
- treatment
of dislocation?
A
- caused by sudden force that knocks joint out of place
- RICE method
9
Q
what is the RICE method
A
- REST, stop activity
- ICE, apply ice pack to reduce pain, put it on and off to avoid burns
- COMPRESSION, wrap area in bandage to reduce swelling
- ELEVATION, keep injured part above heart
