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Musculoskeletal Injury Management Flashcards

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  1. A hiker falls and suspects a broken ankle. The ankle is swollen but the skin is intact. Which mnemonic best guides your initial treatment?

    Answer: PRICE (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate)

    PRICE is the standard first aid protocol for closed musculoskeletal injuries like sprains and suspected fractures.

  2. You find someone with a suspected femur fracture after a car accident. They are pale, sweaty, and confused. What is your primary concern beyond the fracture itself?

    Answer: Hypovolemic shock from internal blood loss

    A femur fracture can cause 1–2 liters of hidden blood loss into the thigh, rapidly leading to life-threatening hypovolemic shock.

  3. When applying a splint to a suspected forearm fracture, you should immobilize which joints?

    Answer: The wrist and elbow (joints above and below the fracture)

    Proper splinting always immobilizes the joint above and below the fracture site to prevent movement and further injury.

  4. A child complains of knee pain after a soccer collision. You notice the kneecap appears displaced to one side. This presentation is most consistent with:

    Answer: Patellar dislocation

    A visibly displaced kneecap is the hallmark sign of a patellar dislocation, which is common in young athletes.

  5. How long should an ice pack be applied to a musculoskeletal injury during each icing session?

    Answer: 15–20 minutes

    Applying ice for 15–20 minutes prevents frostbite while providing effective pain relief and swelling reduction.

  6. A construction worker has a steel rod impaled through his calf. The rod is still in place. The correct first aid action is to:

    Answer: Stabilize the object in place and do not remove it

    Impaled objects must never be removed in the field because they may be tamponading bleeding; stabilize them and await EMS.

  7. After splinting a lower leg fracture, you check the patient's toes and find them cold, pale, and the patient reports numbness. What do you do?

    Answer: Loosen the splint immediately and recheck circulation

    Cold, pale, numb digits indicate compromised circulation from a splint that is too tight, requiring immediate loosening.