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

A contusion is a bruise caused by direct blunt force that damages muscle tissue and blood vessels beneath intact skin, causing swelling and pain.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Grade III sprain

Answer

A Grade III sprain involves a complete ligament tear, resulting in significant joint instability and often requiring surgical evaluation.

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

A splint must immobilize the joints both above and below the fracture to prevent movement at the fracture site.

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

You should never attempt to realign or straighten a deformed fracture, as this can cause additional tissue, nerve, or blood vessel damage.

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

Answer

Dislocations should be immobilized in the position found using a sling and the patient transported to emergency care — only trained providers should reduce dislocations.

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First Aid First Aid Musculoskeletal Injury Management Questions and Answers 3