First Aid Test 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Injuries to bones, joints, and muscles - CORRECT ANSWER -Among most common
injuries, may result from blow impact against something or other forces.
musculoskeletal - CORRECT ANSWER -Most sports injuries are
musculoskeletal injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -These types of injuries
are________________________ and include Fractures(bone), Dislocation(joint), Sprains (joint),
Strain(muscle), Contusions (muscles) bruise, and cramps(muscles).
Preventing sports related injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -Wear and correctly use sports
equipment.
Follow safety guidelines
Check with health care provider before beginning new activities
Maintain a healthy well balanced diet and weight
Prevent falls, wear proper shoes that fit
Do stretching exercises
Stay hydrated
Avoid exercising or sports when tired or in pain
Run on even surfaces
Assessing musculoskeletal injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -Do initial assessment
Care for any life threatening injuries
preform physical exam
Consider mechanism of injury
Consider possible spinal injury
Ask responsive victim for history
,Do not move victim unnecessarily
Signs and symptoms of injury - CORRECT ANSWER -Compare injured arm or leg with
its opposite.
Pain when touched.
Bleeding or other wounds.
Abnormal sensation(numbness, tingling).
In ability to move area.
Difference in temperature.
Steps for injury physical exam - CORRECT ANSWER -Carefully remove clothing as
needed.
Do not assume less painful injuries are minor.
Do not ask victim to move injured area if it causes pain.
Lack of sensation may be a symptom of serious injury (nerve damage).
Swelling usually occurs but is not a good indicator of severity.
Obvious deformation usually a sign of dislocation or fracture.
Skin discoloration may resemble bruising.
Pale, bluish skin color and cool skin may indicate lack of blood flow to area (serious).
RICE - CORRECT ANSWER -Rest
Ice-reduces swelling, minimizes pain.
Compression
Elevation
rest - CORRECT ANSWER -Any movement can cause further injury pain or swelling.
Have the victim _________ until medical help arrives. Use a splint to immobilize the area if help
is delayed or the victim must be moved.
, Ice - CORRECT ANSWER -Cold reduces swelling, lessens pain and minimizes bruising.
Put ____ on injury (except open fracture) asap.
Plastic bag with ice water mix is preferred, commercial cold pack can be used.
Put damp cloth barrier between cold and skin.
Apply for 20 minutes, then remove for 30 minutes.
Compression - CORRECT ANSWER -Provides comfort and support and may help
prevent internal bleeding and swelling. Use an elastic roller bandage, wrap over injured area, or
over ice pack, and remove just enough to remove the ice pack after 20 minutes. Check
circulation in fingers and toes, can be used for 24 to 48 hours if not too tight.
Elevate - CORRECT ANSWER -helps prevent swelling, control of internal and external
bleeding. Splint a fracture first and then _____________it only if moving limb does not cause
pain.
Fractures - CORRECT ANSWER -Bone may be completely broken or only cracked.
Closed fracture- skin not broken.
Open fracture- open wound at site
Bleeding can be severe with large bone fractures.
Nearby organs may be damaged
Assess circulation: call 911 if compromised.
Fracture first aid - CORRECT ANSWER -Immobilize area (joints above and below).
Call 911 or transport.
Treat open wound.
Apply RICE
Splint if help delayed.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Injuries to bones, joints, and muscles - CORRECT ANSWER -Among most common
injuries, may result from blow impact against something or other forces.
musculoskeletal - CORRECT ANSWER -Most sports injuries are
musculoskeletal injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -These types of injuries
are________________________ and include Fractures(bone), Dislocation(joint), Sprains (joint),
Strain(muscle), Contusions (muscles) bruise, and cramps(muscles).
Preventing sports related injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -Wear and correctly use sports
equipment.
Follow safety guidelines
Check with health care provider before beginning new activities
Maintain a healthy well balanced diet and weight
Prevent falls, wear proper shoes that fit
Do stretching exercises
Stay hydrated
Avoid exercising or sports when tired or in pain
Run on even surfaces
Assessing musculoskeletal injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -Do initial assessment
Care for any life threatening injuries
preform physical exam
Consider mechanism of injury
Consider possible spinal injury
Ask responsive victim for history
,Do not move victim unnecessarily
Signs and symptoms of injury - CORRECT ANSWER -Compare injured arm or leg with
its opposite.
Pain when touched.
Bleeding or other wounds.
Abnormal sensation(numbness, tingling).
In ability to move area.
Difference in temperature.
Steps for injury physical exam - CORRECT ANSWER -Carefully remove clothing as
needed.
Do not assume less painful injuries are minor.
Do not ask victim to move injured area if it causes pain.
Lack of sensation may be a symptom of serious injury (nerve damage).
Swelling usually occurs but is not a good indicator of severity.
Obvious deformation usually a sign of dislocation or fracture.
Skin discoloration may resemble bruising.
Pale, bluish skin color and cool skin may indicate lack of blood flow to area (serious).
RICE - CORRECT ANSWER -Rest
Ice-reduces swelling, minimizes pain.
Compression
Elevation
rest - CORRECT ANSWER -Any movement can cause further injury pain or swelling.
Have the victim _________ until medical help arrives. Use a splint to immobilize the area if help
is delayed or the victim must be moved.
, Ice - CORRECT ANSWER -Cold reduces swelling, lessens pain and minimizes bruising.
Put ____ on injury (except open fracture) asap.
Plastic bag with ice water mix is preferred, commercial cold pack can be used.
Put damp cloth barrier between cold and skin.
Apply for 20 minutes, then remove for 30 minutes.
Compression - CORRECT ANSWER -Provides comfort and support and may help
prevent internal bleeding and swelling. Use an elastic roller bandage, wrap over injured area, or
over ice pack, and remove just enough to remove the ice pack after 20 minutes. Check
circulation in fingers and toes, can be used for 24 to 48 hours if not too tight.
Elevate - CORRECT ANSWER -helps prevent swelling, control of internal and external
bleeding. Splint a fracture first and then _____________it only if moving limb does not cause
pain.
Fractures - CORRECT ANSWER -Bone may be completely broken or only cracked.
Closed fracture- skin not broken.
Open fracture- open wound at site
Bleeding can be severe with large bone fractures.
Nearby organs may be damaged
Assess circulation: call 911 if compromised.
Fracture first aid - CORRECT ANSWER -Immobilize area (joints above and below).
Call 911 or transport.
Treat open wound.
Apply RICE
Splint if help delayed.
