Soc 10

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow to the head.
Symptoms: headaches, weakness, loss of coordination or balance, confusion or slurred speech.

Question 2

Fractures

Answer 2

A fracture is a broken or cracked bone that can occur from blow.There are several types of fractures including:
In closed: the skin over the break is not damaged.
Compound fractures: the broken bone protrudes through the skin.
Simple fracture: take place in one line, with no displacement of the bone. Stress fractures (overuse injuries): They can happen as a result of fatigue.
greenstick - break only part
way across the bone
transverse - break straight
across
impacted - pieces locked
into each other
comminuted - broken into
more than two pieces
oblique - break at an angle

Question 3

Dislocation

Answer 3

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position.
Symptoms: deformity and swelling of the joint, which is locked out of position.

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones.
Damage to cartilage often occurs due to wear and tear from long-term overuse.

Question 5

Sprains

Answer 5

A sprain is a damaged ligament.

Symptoms swelling

Question 6

Soft tissue injury

Answer 6

Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are particular prone injury because movement past the range can tear or pull tendons and ligaments.

Question 7

Strains

Answer 7

A strain is a twist or pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon.

Question 8

Abrasions

Answer 8

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface.