First Aid Musculoskeletal Injury Management 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Hypovolemic shock from internal blood loss

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Patellar dislocation

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

15–20 minutes

Answer

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

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First Aid Musculoskeletal Injury Management 2