First Aid First Aid Musculoskeletal Injury Management Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A soccer player is struck in the thigh and develops rapid swelling with severe pain but the skin is intact. This is most consistent with which injury?

Accepted Answer

Contusion (muscle bruise)

Answer

Open fracture

Answer

Ligament rupture

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Avulsion fracture

Question 2

Which joint injury involves the complete tearing of a ligament, causing joint instability?

Accepted Answer

Grade III sprain

Answer

Grade I sprain

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Grade II sprain

Answer

Muscle strain

Question 3

When immobilizing a suspected fracture with a splint, which joints should the splint extend across?

Accepted Answer

The joints above and below the fracture site

Answer

Only the fracture site

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The joint below the fracture only

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The nearest major joint only

Question 4

A child falls from a jungle gym and holds their arm at an odd angle, crying. What should you NOT do as a first aider?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to straighten the deformed limb

Answer

Call for emergency help

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Immobilize the arm in the position found

Answer

Apply a cold pack wrapped in cloth to reduce swelling

Question 5

A person has a suspected dislocated shoulder. Which first aid action is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Support the arm in a comfortable position using a sling and seek emergency care

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Pull the arm outward and upward to relocate the joint

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Apply firm direct pressure over the shoulder joint

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Rotate the arm in circles to assess range of motion

Question 6

When using the RICE method for a knee sprain, what is the primary purpose of the compression bandage?

Accepted Answer

Reduce swelling and provide support to the injured tissue

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Increase blood flow to speed healing

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Replace the function of the torn ligament

Answer

Keep the ice pack in place on the knee