MOI
What are the 4 mechanical forces that cause injury?
Tension
Bending
Compression
Shearing
A force that pulls or stretches tissue is associated with what mechanical force?
Tension
What does ABC stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What does RICE stand for?
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
A head-to-toe physical assessment that is done to determine the extent of illness or injury is known as what?
Secondary Survey
What mechanical force is associated with abrasions and blisters?
Shearing
A Contusion is also known as what?
Bruise
What does HOPS stand for?
History
Observation
Palpation
Special Tests
How long should compression and elevation be emphasized for following injury?
72 hours
What connective tissue connects bone to bone?
Ligaments
What type of muscle soreness occurs right away?
Acute Onset Muscle Soreness
Overstretching or damage to a MUSCLE is known as what injury?
Strain
An examination of the patients to determine the presence of any life-threatening emergencies is known as what?
Primary Survey
What are the 3 stages of healing?
Stage 1: Acute Inflammatory Phase
Stage 2: Repair/Proliferation Phase
Stage 3: Remodeling/Maturation Phase
What is the time frame for how long you should apply ice to an injured patient?
20-30 minutes
Overstretching or damage to a LIGAMENT is known as what injury?
Sprain
What type of muscle soreness takes place 48-72 hours after exercise?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
What are the 3 types of ROM assessed during a secondary survey?
Active
Passive
Resistive
How long does the Acute/Inflammatory Phase last for?
2-3 days (48-72 hours).
What section of HOPS is considered to be the hands-on part of the evaluation where you touch and feel the injured area?
Palpation
What 2 types of injuries take place in joints?
Dislocations
Subluxations
Lack of electrolytes and overuse are associated with what muscle injury?
Muscle Cramps
Where are the two most common areas of the human body to check a pulse? Use the medical term for both.
Carotid Pulse (Neck)
Radial Pulse (Wrist)
Which component of RICE is considered the "most important factor?"
Compression
A complete tear to the biceps muscle would be diagnosed as what injury? Make sure to provide grade level.
Grade 3 Biceps Strain