Ch. 32 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the:
-Humerus
-Femur
-Pelvis
-Hip
Femur
Bone marrow produces:
-Lymphocytes
-Platelets
-Electrolytes
-Blood cells
Blood cells
In which of the following situations should the EMT splint an injured limb in the position of deformity”
-When distal circulation and neurological functions are absent
-If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe pain
-If a traction splint will be used to immobilize the injured extremity
-If transport time to the hospital is greater than 20 to 30 minutes
If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe pain
Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, roselike fibrous structures called:
-Fascia
-Cartilage
-Tendons
-Ligaments
Tendons
The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is called:
-Traction
-Stabilization
-Reduction
-Immobilization
Traction
The musculoskeletal system refers to the:
-Bones and voluntary muscles of the body
-Connective tissue that supports the skeleton
-Involuntary muscles of the nervous system
-Nervous system’s control over the muscles
Bones and voluntary muscles of the body
When splinting a possible fracture of the foot, it is most important for the EMT to:
-Use a pillow as a splint
-Leave the toes exposed
-Apply a pneumatic splint
-Observe for tissue swelling
Leave the toes exposed
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?
-Compartment syndrome typically develop within 6 to 12 hours after an injury
-In most cases, compartment syndrome develops within a few minutes after an injury
-Most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the pelvis
-Compartment syndrome occurs because pf increased pressure within the bone cavity
Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury
Which of the following structures is regulated by smooth muscle?
-Blood vessels
-Skeleton
-Heart
-Diaphragm
Blood vessels
Which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain?
-Autonomic
-Skeletal
-Smooth
-Cardiac
Skeletal
Skeletal muscle is also referred to as:
-Smooth muscle
-Striated muscle
-Autonomic muscle
-Involuntary muscle
Striated muscle
You respond to a soccer game for a 16-year-old male with severe ankle pain. When you deliver him to the hospital, the physician tells you that he suspects a sprain. This means that:
-There is a disruption of the joint and the bone ends are no longer in contact
-The patient has an incomplete fracture that passes only partway through the bone
-Stretching or tearing of the ligaments with partial or temporary dislocation of the bone ends has occurred
-The muscles of the ankle have been severely stretched, resulting in displacement of the bones from the joint
Stretching or tearing of the ligaments with partial or temporary dislocation of the bone ends has occurred
A young male has a musculoskeletal injury and is unresponsive. You will not be able to assess:
-False motion
-Distal pulses
-Capillary refill
-Sensory and motor functions
Sensory and motor functions
The purpose of splinting a fracture is to:
-Reduce the fracture if possible
-Prevent motion of bony fragments
-Reduce swelling in adjacent soft tissues
-Force the bony fragments back into anatomic alignment
Prevent motion of bony fragments
A motorcyclist crashed his bike and has closed deformities to both of his midshaft femurs. He is conscious, but restless; his skin is cool and clammy; and his radial pulses are rapid and weak. The MOST appropriate splinting technique for this patient involves:
-Applying rigid board splints
-Applying two traction splints
-Securing him to a long backboard
-Immobilizing his femurs with air splints
Securing him to a long backboard
To effectively immobilize a fractured clavicle, you should apply a(n):
-Sling and swathe
-Air splint over the entire arm
-Rigid splint to the upper arm, then a sling
-Traction splint to the arm of the injured side
Sling and swathe
A patient tripped, fell, and landed on her elbow. She is in severe pain and has obvious deformity to her elbow. You should:
-Assess distal pulses
-Manually stabilize her injury
-Assess her elbow for crepitus
-Apply rigid board splints to her arm
Manually stabilize her injury
When treating an open extremity fracture you should:
-Apply a splint and then dress the wound
-Dress the wound before applying a splint
-Irrigate the wound before applying a dressing
-Allow the material that secures the splint to serve as the dressing
Dress the wound before applying a splint
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries has the GREATEST risk for shock due to blood loss?
-Pelvic fracture
-Posterior hip dislocation
-Unilateral femur fracture
-Proximal humerus fracture
Pelvic fracture
A patient injured her knee while riding a bicycle. She is lying on the ground, has her left leg flexed, is in severe pain, and cannot move her leg. Your assessment reveals obvious deformity to her left knee. Distal pulses are present and strong. The MOST appropriate treatment for her injury involves:
-Wrapping her entire knee area with a pillow
-Splinting the leg in the position in which it was found
-Straightening her leg and applying two rigid board splints
-Straightening her leg and applying and inflating an air splint
Splinting the leg in the position in which it was found
Non-displaced fracture
simple crack of the bone
Displaced fracture
produces actual deformity or distortion of the limb. Ex. shortening, rotating, or angulating it
Comminuted
A fracture in which the bone is broken into more than two fragments
Epiphyseal
A fracture in the growth section of a child’s bone
