L8 Flashcards

1
Q

breaks in the bone which vary in severity

A

Fracture

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2
Q

displacement of a bone end from the joint

A

Dislocation

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3
Q

partial tearing of ligaments

A

Sprain

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4
Q

muscle injury due to overexertion

A

Strain

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5
Q

All extremity injuries need to be treated as broken bones until an X-ray can be obtained.

A

True

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6
Q

a moving limb doesn’t mean it’s not broken

A

True

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7
Q

saline

A

محلول ملحي

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8
Q

antiseptic

A

مطهر

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9
Q

Do not straighten the extremity if deformed & keep it in place.

A

True

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10
Q

extremity

A

= limb = طرف

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11
Q

splint

A

جبيرة

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12
Q

Extend the skeleton of the splint beyond the
injured joints.

A

True

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13
Q

paleness

A

بهتان اللون في الجلد

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14
Q

ibuprofen for pain relief.

A

مسكن الام

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15
Q

sling

A

علاقه

to stabilize a fracture or break
in the arm

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16
Q

Do not move a person with a hip or pelvis
fracture. If they must be moved, however, strap the
legs together with a towel in between them and
place the person gently on a board.

A

True

17
Q

board

A

لوح لتثبيت اصابات كسر الحوض

18
Q

shows symptoms suggestive of shock.

A

علامات واعراض توحي للاغماء او الصدمة

19
Q

the injured foot or hand is cold or blue. the bone has pierced through the skin (“open” fracture). any little movement or light pressure causes severe pain.

the injury is to head, neck, back, hip, pelvis or upper leg.

A

اتصل بالاسعاف

20
Q

acronym

A

حروف اختصار مسوية كلمه

21
Q

PRICEM is an acronym for a self-care regiment to manage
injury at home

A

PRICEM

22
Q

PRICEM

A

Protection: infection (sterile dressing, antiseptic), bleeding
(compression bandage), movement (splint and slings).
 Rest: do not exercise the injured area.
 Ice packs to reduce pain, swelling, inflammation.
 Compression bandages to stabilize the injury.
 Elevation above level of the heart to reduce swelling &
inflammation.
 Medication: Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen to
relief pain.