First Aid First Aid Musculoskeletal Injury Management Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A hiker twists their ankle on the trail and it begins to swell. Which method best describes the correct immediate first aid sequence?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE)

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Warm the ankle, elevate it, and encourage walking to reduce stiffness

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Massage vigorously, apply heat, and wrap tightly

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Immobilize only if the person cannot bear any weight

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign that a bone fracture may be present rather than just a sprain?

Accepted Answer

Deformity or unnatural angulation of the limb

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Mild bruising around the joint

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Soreness that improves within minutes

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Slight warmth over the injured area

Question 3

When applying a cold pack to a musculoskeletal injury, how long should each application last to avoid tissue damage?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes on, then remove before reapplying

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5 minutes continuously

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45 minutes or until numbness

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As long as needed until pain is gone

Question 4

A construction worker falls and you suspect a hip fracture. What is the priority first aid action?

Accepted Answer

Keep them still and call 911 immediately

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Assist them to stand slowly to test weight-bearing ability

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Apply a compression bandage around the hip

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Gently straighten the leg and splint it

Question 5

Which type of splint is most appropriate when no commercial splint is available for a suspected forearm fracture?

Accepted Answer

A rigid improvised splint (e.g., board, rolled magazine) padded and secured

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A cloth sling alone

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Taping the injured arm tightly to the torso without padding

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Wrapping only with an elastic bandage, no rigid support

Question 6

After applying a splint to an arm injury, what assessment should be performed to ensure the splint is not too tight?

Accepted Answer

Check circulation, sensation, and movement (CSM) distal to the splint

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Ask the patient if they feel warm

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Verify the splint covers the entire limb

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Confirm the patient can move the injured joint