exam 3 pt. 3 Flashcards
A complete break, chip or crack in a bone
fracture
when the end of bone has pierced the skin
open fracture
break where skin is not broken
closed fracture
Movement of a bone at a joint away from its normal position, usually caused by violent force (shoulder, collarbone, knee, hip)
dislocation
a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decrease, or when the structure and strength of bone change. (older population)
osteopetrosis
tearing of ligaments at a joint
sprain
may swell but heal quickly with moderate rests and icing
mild sprain
A stretching and tearing of muscles or tendons
strain
Method of immobilizing an injured part to minimize movement and cause further injury
splinting
Persons body is the splint
anatomic splint
Using towels, folded blankets or pillows to immobilize area (boots- soft and rigid)
soft splint
folded magazines, newspaper or metal strips used to support injury
rigid splints
Type of brain injury that involves temporary loss of brain function resulting from a blow to the head
concussion
symptoms of concussion
Confusion, headache, Nausea and vomiting, repeated questioning, temporary memory loss
SHOCK ABSORBERS, HELP BONES NOT RUB TOGETHER
cartilage