Sprains, Strains, Fractures, Dislocations

Question 1

What is the responses for a sprain/ strain (RICE + avoid HARM)

Answer 1

1. DRSABCD
2. RICER- Rest
   I- ice/cold pack for 15 minutes every 2 hours then 15 minutes every 4 hours
   C- Compression bandage
   E- Elevate injury
3. Avoid HARMH - Heat
   A - Alcohol
   R - Running / exercise
   M - Massage
4. Seek medical aid

Question 2

What are the responses for a fracture

Answer 2

1. DRSABCD.
2. Immobilise broken bone
3. Seek medical aid.

optional:

5. Watch for signs of loss of circulation to the limb every 15
   minutes.

Question 3

What is the response for a dislocation

Answer 3

1. Follow DRSABCD.
2. Rest and support limb.
3. Apply a cold pack
4. Seek medical aid.

Question 4

What are the 2 types of fracture

Answer 4

closed
open

Question 5

What is a Closed fracture

Answer 5

The bone breaks but doesn’t break through the skin.

Question 6

What is an Open fracture

Answer 6

The bone breaks and sticks out through the skin.

Question 7

What is a sprain?

Answer 7

a stretched / torn ligament (bone to bone)

Question 8

What is a strain?

Answer 8

a stretched or torn muscle or tendon (muscle to bone)

Question 9

What is a dislocation?

Answer 9

a bone is forced out of it’s normal position

Question 10

What is a fracture?

Answer 10

a break of a bone