spinal and fractues

Question 1

what are the 8 different types of fractures

Answer 1

• closed
• impacted
• open or compound
• comminuted
• spiral
• oblique
• transverse
• greenstick

Question 2

treatment for a sprain

Answer 2

RICE
R- rest
I - Immobilize
C - cold
E - Elevate

Question 3

S/S of a fracture

Answer 3

pain and point tenderness
limb deformity, rotation and shortening
crepitus
swelling
open wound
impaired distal circulation
reduced range of motion
inability to weight bare

Question 4

accroynm for sager splint

Answer 4

STAPLES
S- size
T- thigh strap
A- ankle strap
P- padding
L- Lbs - bilateral
E- elevate - bilateral
S- strap - bilateral