treatments

Question 1

abrasion

Answer 1

apply gloves; clean the area of debris w/saline solution; apply antibiotic ointment; cover with dressing

Question 2

blister

Answer 2

cleanse over and around blister (if necessary make small incision at the bottom of the blister to drain fluid; cover with tape and keep clean); use donut pad or 2nd skin and bandaid; skin lube decreases friction

Question 3

contusion

Answer 3

padding to dissipate future forces; manual therapy to promote lymph flow

Question 4

avulsion

Answer 4

1) skin partially pulled away - don’t cut off
2) skin totally pulled off - don’t put back on
3) full avulsion - put part in plastic bag and place on ice and take to hospital

Question 5

laceration/incision

Answer 5

1) stop bleeding by elevating and applying direct pressure
2) clean
3) spray with tape adherent - apply with cotton tip applicator
4) bandage to close wound/Steri-stripe
5) wrap

Question 6

puncture wound

Answer 6

1) little or no bleeding
2) if deep, fill w/gauze and allow to heal from inside out
3) do not remove object if still inside wound

Question 7

sunburn

Answer 7

1) topical anesthetic or skin lotion to help decrease dryness and relieve burning
2) severe cases may include use of anti-inflammatory medication

Question 8

strain

Answer 8

1) RICES
2) light stretching after 2 days
3) manual therapy (increases lymph flow)
4) strengthening

Question 9

muscle cramps

Answer 9

1) light, gradual stretch with massage
2) replace lost fluids and electrolytes
3) educate on proper stretching and nutrition

Question 10

sprain

Answer 10

1) assess for pulse, sensation, movement
2) RICES
3) modify activity
4) protective brace

Question 11

dislocation

Answer 11

full dislocation that does not reduce on its own SPLINT AND REFER

Question 12

Subluxation

Answer 12

if loss of fcn or sensation does not return to normal REFER

Question 13

bursitis

Answer 13

compression sleeve, donut pad, heat once swelling is controlled (depend on severity may need a bursectomy)