First Aid FREE First Aid Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

During a sporting event, an athlete's knee bends sideways and they cannot bear weight. Which structure is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Ligament

Answer

Tendon

Answer

Bone marrow

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Cartilage disc only

Question 2

When applying ice for a musculoskeletal injury, what precaution must you take to prevent frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Place a cloth or towel between the ice pack and the skin

Answer

Apply ice directly to the skin for maximum effect

Answer

Leave ice in place for at least 60 minutes continuously

Answer

Rub the ice pack vigorously over the injury

Question 3

Which of the following is a classic sign of a fracture that distinguishes it from a bruise or sprain?

Accepted Answer

Point tenderness directly over the bone

Answer

Generalized muscle soreness

Answer

Skin redness without swelling

Answer

Pain only during heavy exertion

Question 4

A construction worker falls and has an angulated (bent at odd angle) forearm with intact skin. What is the first aid priority?

Accepted Answer

Splint the arm in the position found and activate EMS

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Straighten the arm to restore normal alignment

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Apply a tourniquet proximal to the deformity

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Massage the area to reduce muscle spasm

Question 5

What is the correct way to check circulation after applying a splint to a fractured extremity?

Accepted Answer

Assess capillary refill, pulse, sensation, and movement distal to the splint

Answer

Check blood pressure in the injured arm only

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Listen for bowel sounds near the injury

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Measure the circumference of the limb every hour

Question 6

A runner complains of severe calf pain mid-race, describing a sensation like being 'kicked' in the back of the leg with no one nearby. What injury does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendon rupture

Answer

Severe muscle cramp

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Tibial stress fracture

Answer

Ankle sprain