Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Fracture
A
- Simple or compound.
- Broken or cracked bone.
- Can occur from a blow or severe twisting or wrenching of a joint.
2
Q
Dislocation
A
A bone at a joint forced out of its natural position.
3
Q
Sprain
A
- Damaged Ligament.
- Occurs when stretching too far past the range of a joint.
4
Q
Soft Tissue Injury
A
Movement past the range allows ligaments to tear or pull.
5
Q
Torn Cartilage
A
- Firm Elastic Substance, which limes adjoining bones.
- Absorbs impact on the bones reducing friction on bone.
6
Q
Strain
A
A twist, pull or a tear of a muscle or a tendon.
7
Q
Abrasions
A
Caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface.
8
Q
RICE
A
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
9
Q
Greenstick Fracture
A
Break only part way across the bone.
10
Q
Tranverse Fracture
A
Break straight across the bone.
11
Q
Impacted Fractures
A
Pieces locked into each other.
12
Q
Communited Fractures
A
Broken into more than 2 pieces, shattered.
