FIRST AID: STRAIN Flashcards
1
Q
when a muscle is stretched too much and tears.
A
strain
2
Q
It is also called a pulled muscle. the most painful injury
A
Strain
3
Q
Apply an ______ (cold compress) wrapped in a wet cloth to the injury for ___ minutes every 2 hours for 24 hours and then for ___minutes every 4 hours for 24 hours
A
icepack, 15, 15
4
Q
what management plan should we follow to treat strain?
A
RICE
5
Q
Apply a compression ______ bandage firmly to the injury that extends well beyond the injury
A
elastic
6
Q
.______ the injured part.
A
elevate
7
Q
seek_____ aid
A
medical
