EMR Musculoskeletal Injuries and Splinting 2

Question 1

A patient has an angulated forearm fracture with intact distal pulse, motor function, and sensation. The EMR should:

Accepted Answer

Splint the extremity in the position found

Answer

EMRs should splint extremity fractures in the position found when distal PMS is intact, as attempting realignment may cause further neurovascular injury.

Question 2

A dislocation is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Displacement of a bone end from its normal joint position

Answer

A dislocation occurs when the bone end is displaced from its normal anatomical position within the joint capsule.

Question 3

Which joint is most commonly dislocated in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

Answer

The shoulder (glenohumeral joint) is most frequently dislocated due to its extremely wide range of motion and relatively shallow socket.

Question 4

An EMR should consider gentle realignment of an angulated extremity fracture when:

Accepted Answer

Distal pulse is absent and transport time is prolonged

Answer

Realignment may be attempted when there is an absent distal pulse because restoring circulation is critical to limb survival, especially with prolonged transport.

Question 5

A patient with a splinted forearm reports pain that is out of proportion to the original injury, worsening with passive finger extension. The EMR should suspect:

Accepted Answer

Compartment syndrome

Answer

Pain out of proportion to the injury and pain with passive stretch are classic early warning signs of compartment syndrome, a limb-threatening emergency.

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR - Emergency Medical Responder Practice Test

EMR Musculoskeletal Injuries and Splinting 2