TERMS
Where two bones meet
Articulation
There are __ vertebrae in the vertebral column
33
What type of splint should be applied to a traction splint?
Traction Splint
Apply a ________________ to any patient who may have an injury to the spine based on MOI, history, or signs and symptoms
Rigid cervical collar
Always move a casualty _____ first
FEET
Extent of Movement of a joint , measured in degrees of a circle
Range of motion
Provides structure and support for the body and houses and protects the spinal cord
Spine (vertebral column)
1 meter
5 stairs
Not every trauma patient has a _______
Spinal injury
Designed for rapid immobilization and extrication of patients with neck and spinal injuries in tight places
The stretching or tearing of ligaments that causes pain and disability
Sprain
This type of muscle is found in the gastroitestinal system, lungs, blood vessels, and urinary systems
Involuntary (smooth)
Most commonly fractured carpal bone
Scaphoid
Avoid reaching more than ___ inches in front of your body.
20
Most commonly used for transporting sick or injured
Stokes stretcher
Fracture in which the bone is broken in several places
Comminuted fracture
Disorder or purine metabolism that results from an elevated serum uric acid level
Gout
Priapism is a objective finding of what MSK disorder
Spinal injury
Refers to the proper use of your body to prevent injury and to facilitate lifting and moving
Body mechanics
Used to lift a patient from the ground to a stretcher
Direct ground lift
Decrease in size or wasting away of body part or tissue
Atrophy
Name the 5 functions of the msk system
Provide support
Provide movement
Protect internal organs
Produce blood cells
Store minerals and lipids
Which of the following is not a Inpatient/Outpatient treatment for spinal injury?
A. Maintain spinal immobilization
B. Assist in administering pain medication
C. Assess and treat any life threatening injuries
D. Assist in performing imagery
C. Assess and treat any life threatening injuries
What steps must be taken before and after immobilizing or splinting an extremity?
Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation
If the patient is in immediate danger and you have to move the patient before assessing them, what type of move is required?
Emergency move