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Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries Flashcards

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  1. A child reports wrist pain after falling on an outstretched hand (FOOSH). Why is it especially important to X-ray children after this injury?

    Answer: Growth plate (physeal) fractures can be missed clinically but have long-term consequences

    Children have open growth plates that are vulnerable to fractures which can disrupt normal bone growth if undetected and untreated.

  2. Which of the following best describes a strain?

    Answer: Tearing or overstretching of a muscle or tendon

    A strain is an injury to a muscle or its connecting tendon, while a sprain involves ligaments.

  3. A victim with a suspected spinal fracture after a car accident also has an obvious femur fracture. What is the correct order of priorities?

    Answer: Control life-threatening bleeding and maintain spinal precautions simultaneously

    Life-threatening hemorrhage from a femur fracture must be controlled while maintaining spinal precautions; both are immediate priorities.

  4. Crepitus at a fracture site is described as:

    Answer: A crackling or grating sensation when the bone ends move against each other

    Crepitus is the grating or crackling felt or heard when broken bone ends rub together, and is a reliable sign of fracture.

  5. A patient has a suspected hip fracture after a fall. Their affected leg is typically positioned:

    Answer: Shortened and externally rotated

    A hip fracture classically causes the leg to appear shortened and externally rotated due to muscle pull on the fracture fragments.

  6. When using a traction splint for a mid-shaft femur fracture, the purpose of traction is to:

    Answer: Align bone ends, relieve muscle spasm, and reduce pain

    Traction splints apply gentle longitudinal force to counteract thigh muscle spasm, help realign bone fragments, and significantly reduce pain.

  7. After a suspected ankle sprain, which activity should be AVOIDED in the first 48–72 hours?

    Answer: Heat application and vigorous massage

    Heat and massage in the acute phase increase blood flow and worsen swelling; they should be avoided for the first 48–72 hours.