Minor injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is a strain?
A
Caused by over stretching or tearing the tendons or muscles that support a joint.
2
Q
What is a sprain?
A
Caused by over stretching or tearing of the ligaments which hold joints together
3
Q
What is a bruise?
A
Injury of capillary network under the skin.
4
Q
What different types of fractures are there?
A
Simple, committed, compound and open.
5
Q
RICE is a treatment for sprains and strains, what does it stand for?
A
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
6
Q
What different types of casts are there?
A
Back slab
Plaster of paris
Synthetic casts
Swimming cast
7
Q
What is the treatment for fractures?
A
Immobilisation→splints, slings, casts→proper alignment of fracture.
