Soc 10 Flashcards
1
Q
8 types of injury
A
Soft tissue, sprains, abraisions,dislocation,concussion,torn cartilage, fractures
2
Q
Sprains
A
Damaged ligaments
3
Q
Dislocation
A
Bone or joint is forced out of normal position
4
Q
Strains
A
A twist, tear, overstretch muscle or a tendon
5
Q
Fractures
A
Stress, compound, inclosed, simple
6
Q
Greenstick
A
Break only part
7
Q
Transverse
A
Break straight across
8
Q
Impacted
A
Pieces locked into eachother
9
Q
Comminuted
A
Broken into more than 2 pieces
10
Q
Oblique
A
Break at an angle
11
Q
R in RICE
A
Rest injured area for 48 hours
12
Q
i in RICE
A
Ice for 20 mins a day 4-8 times a day
13
Q
C in RICE
A
Compress to help reduce swelling
14
Q
E in RICE
A
Elevate the injured limb 6-10 inches above the heart
15
Q
Definition of RICE
A
Rest,ice,compress,elevate
