Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

occurs when a bone bends and cracks, instead of

breaking completely into separate pieces

Answer 1

Greenstick fracture

Question 2

(most common in childhood when

bones are soft and flexible

Answer 2

Greenstick fracture

Question 3

occurs when a ligament is stretched, torn or damaged.

Ligaments connect bones to bones at the joints.

Answer 3

Sprains

Question 4

Sprains most

commonly affect the ___

Answer 4

ankle, knee, wrist and finger joints.

Question 5

occurs when a tendon or muscle is stretched, torn or damaged.

Answer 5

Strain

Question 6

often are caused by lifting

something heavy or working a muscle too hard.

Answer 6

Strain

Question 7

occurs when the bones that meet at a joint move out of

their normal position.

Answer 7

Dislocation

Question 8

is a complete break, a chip or a crack in a bone

Answer 8

Fracture

Question 9

2 types of fractures?

Answer 9

Closed & open

Question 10

(the broken bone does not break through the skin

Answer 10

Closed

Question 11

the end of the broken bone breaks through the skin

Answer 11

open

Question 12

open aka?

Answer 12

“compound fractures”.

Question 13

How to rule out a fracture from sprain/strain?

Answer 13

MRI or Xray

Question 14

T/F: Apply a constrictive compression to the sprain/strain?

Answer 14

False: Apply a firm bandage to the injured part

Question 15

Elevating the injured part may help__
Compression may help____
Cold may help___

Answer 15

Swelling x2
Cold= reduces internal bleeding, pain and
swelling

Question 16

First aid Fracture management?

Answer 16

Immobilization; (To avoid damaging nerves, blood vessels, and tissues

Question 17

is used for the majority of arm injuries

Answer 17

Arm Sling

Question 18

is used to control bleeding and minimize swelling in

the forearm or hand and for collar (clavicle) bone injury

Answer 18

Elevation Sling

Question 19

General rules for applying a splint

Answer 19

Splint the body part in the position in which you found it.