CPR/FIRST AID - CHAPTER 14
QUESTION STUDY GUIDE
v Which of the following joints is NOT a common site of dislocations? - Wrist
What acronym can be used to identify signs and symptoms of a fracture? - DOTS
When checking for circulation in the arm, you should use the _____ pulse. - radial
A fracture that usually results from a twisting injury is called a(n) _____ fracture. - spiral
First aid for fractures includes _____. - performing a primary check for life-threatening conditions
examining the area for DOTS
checking for CSM
all of these answers are correct
The primary sign of a dislocation is _____ of the joint. - deformity
The acronym RICE refers to Rest and ICE. T or F? - False
If emergency medical personnel will be delayed, you should stabilize a broken bone in the position it was
found. T or F? - True
Muscle contusions usually result from _____. - a blow to the muscle
Because of the potential harm it may cause, you should only treat an injury as a fracture if it is
confirmed. T or F? - False
QUESTION STUDY GUIDE
v Which of the following joints is NOT a common site of dislocations? - Wrist
What acronym can be used to identify signs and symptoms of a fracture? - DOTS
When checking for circulation in the arm, you should use the _____ pulse. - radial
A fracture that usually results from a twisting injury is called a(n) _____ fracture. - spiral
First aid for fractures includes _____. - performing a primary check for life-threatening conditions
examining the area for DOTS
checking for CSM
all of these answers are correct
The primary sign of a dislocation is _____ of the joint. - deformity
The acronym RICE refers to Rest and ICE. T or F? - False
If emergency medical personnel will be delayed, you should stabilize a broken bone in the position it was
found. T or F? - True
Muscle contusions usually result from _____. - a blow to the muscle
Because of the potential harm it may cause, you should only treat an injury as a fracture if it is
confirmed. T or F? - False
