MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES AND THEIR
MANAGEMENT CURRENT VERSION 2025-2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Musculoskeletal injuries -Correct Answer- Very common in the
prehospital setting.
Annual physician visits for musculoskeletal injuries in Canada -Correct
Answer- 6 million Canadians visit physicians each year for these
injuries.
Numbness/tingling -Correct Answer- A sensation often associated with
nerve compression or damage.
Firm tissue -Correct Answer- Tissue that feels solid or hard to the touch,
indicating possible injury or swelling.
Skin pallor -Correct Answer- A paleness of the skin that can indicate
reduced blood flow or oxygenation.
Paralysis of muscle -Correct Answer- Loss of muscle function in a
specific area, often due to nerve damage.
Loss of distal pulse -Correct Answer- Absence of blood flow detectable
at the farthest point from the heart, indicating potential vascular injury.
Compartment Syndrome Treatment -Correct Answer- Elevate the
extremity to heart level, place cold packs over the extremity, and open or
loosen tight clothing.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -Correct Answer- A blood clot that forms
in a deep vein, often in the legs.
, Pulmonary embolism -Correct Answer- A blockage in one of the
pulmonary arteries in the lungs, often due to blood clots from the legs.
Thromboembolic Disease Treatment -Correct Answer- Maintain airway,
oxygenate, administer crystalloids, and ensure rapid transport.
Long-Term Disability -Correct Answer- The most devastating
consequences of a musculoskeletal injury, potentially leading to
extensive rehabilitation or chronic pain.
Shoulder Girdle: Clavicle Fractures -Correct Answer- Common fractures
occurring to the middle third of the clavicle, often due to falling onto an
outstretched arm.
Shoulder Girdle: Shoulder Injuries -Correct Answer- Injuries involving
the glenoid fossa, humeral head, or humeral neck, often resulting from a
fall onto an outstretched hand.
Shoulder Girdle: Scapula Fractures -Correct Answer- Fractures caused
by direct, forceful trauma, often associated with more serious injuries.
Shoulder Girdle Fractures Treatment -Correct Answer- Use a sling and
swath, immobilize against the body, and consider other serious injuries.
Midshaft Humerus Fractures -Correct Answer- Fractures typically
occurring in younger patients from high-impact injuries, with signs
including substantial deformity and possible neurovascular damage.
Midshaft Humerus Fractures Treatment -Correct Answer- Apply
longitudinal traction if angulated, use a rigid splint, and apply cold
packs.
Elbow Injuries -Correct Answer- Injuries to the distal humerus and
proximal radius/ulna, often from a fall onto an outstretched arm.
MANAGEMENT CURRENT VERSION 2025-2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Musculoskeletal injuries -Correct Answer- Very common in the
prehospital setting.
Annual physician visits for musculoskeletal injuries in Canada -Correct
Answer- 6 million Canadians visit physicians each year for these
injuries.
Numbness/tingling -Correct Answer- A sensation often associated with
nerve compression or damage.
Firm tissue -Correct Answer- Tissue that feels solid or hard to the touch,
indicating possible injury or swelling.
Skin pallor -Correct Answer- A paleness of the skin that can indicate
reduced blood flow or oxygenation.
Paralysis of muscle -Correct Answer- Loss of muscle function in a
specific area, often due to nerve damage.
Loss of distal pulse -Correct Answer- Absence of blood flow detectable
at the farthest point from the heart, indicating potential vascular injury.
Compartment Syndrome Treatment -Correct Answer- Elevate the
extremity to heart level, place cold packs over the extremity, and open or
loosen tight clothing.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -Correct Answer- A blood clot that forms
in a deep vein, often in the legs.
, Pulmonary embolism -Correct Answer- A blockage in one of the
pulmonary arteries in the lungs, often due to blood clots from the legs.
Thromboembolic Disease Treatment -Correct Answer- Maintain airway,
oxygenate, administer crystalloids, and ensure rapid transport.
Long-Term Disability -Correct Answer- The most devastating
consequences of a musculoskeletal injury, potentially leading to
extensive rehabilitation or chronic pain.
Shoulder Girdle: Clavicle Fractures -Correct Answer- Common fractures
occurring to the middle third of the clavicle, often due to falling onto an
outstretched arm.
Shoulder Girdle: Shoulder Injuries -Correct Answer- Injuries involving
the glenoid fossa, humeral head, or humeral neck, often resulting from a
fall onto an outstretched hand.
Shoulder Girdle: Scapula Fractures -Correct Answer- Fractures caused
by direct, forceful trauma, often associated with more serious injuries.
Shoulder Girdle Fractures Treatment -Correct Answer- Use a sling and
swath, immobilize against the body, and consider other serious injuries.
Midshaft Humerus Fractures -Correct Answer- Fractures typically
occurring in younger patients from high-impact injuries, with signs
including substantial deformity and possible neurovascular damage.
Midshaft Humerus Fractures Treatment -Correct Answer- Apply
longitudinal traction if angulated, use a rigid splint, and apply cold
packs.
Elbow Injuries -Correct Answer- Injuries to the distal humerus and
proximal radius/ulna, often from a fall onto an outstretched arm.
