FRACTURE #1
Choose the correct answer
(A). A fracture is only a complete disruption in the continuity of a bone structure and is defined according to its type and extent.
(B) . A fracture is a complete or incomplete disruption in the continuity of a bone structure and is defined according to its type and extent.
B) . A fracture is a complete or incomplete disruption in the continuity of a bone structure and is defined according to its type and extent.
State which one of the following is Blunt or Penetrating Injury
>Motor vehicle collisions •Assaults •Falls•
•Gunshot wounds •Stabbing •Explosions.Clothesline
Blunt Injury
•Motor vehicle collisions• Assaults •Falls
Penetrating Injury
•Gunshot wounds. •Stabbing,•Explosions
Clothesline
What type of fracture is seen in the following joints?
Choose stable or unstable.
wrist, shoulder, ankle and hip
Stable Joints
Place True or False at the following
(1) Do NOT stop flow of blood or CSF from ear or nose (blocking flow may increase pressure inside skull)
(2) Do NOT remove impaled object
from head. Stabilize object using…)
(3) Do NOT clean open skull fracture, because cleaning may cause infection of brain)
(4) press on fractured area
Place True or False at the following
(1) Do NOT stop flow of blood or CSF from ear or nose (blocking flow may increase pressure inside skull) T
(2) Do NOT remove impaled object
from head. Stabilize object using…) T
(3) Do NOT clean open skull fracture, because cleaning may cause infection of brain) T
(4) press on fractured area F
What are 3 General Causes of Fracture ?
•Direct Force
•Indirect Force
•Muscular Action
True or False
For casualty with fracture to the ribcage place the victim in the following position
Half-sitting, head, shoulders and body turned towards the non -injured side.
False;
The correct answer is : Half-sitting, head, shoulders and body turned towards the injured side.
What are the 5 P.s to check with Fracture?
-pain
-pulse
-pallor
-paresthesia
-paralysis.
State 2 aims for fracture of the pelvis
•To minimise the risk of shock.
•To arrange urgent transport to hospital
What is the initial management for #?
R – rest
I – ice and Immobilize
C – compress
E – elevate