Ch. 37 Pre-Lecture Quiz

Question 1

The acronym RICE represents: rest, ice, __________, elevation and is treatment used for sprains and strains.

Answer 1

compression

Question 2

_______________________ is death of tissue secondary to poor perfusion and hypoxemia.

Answer 2

Avascular necrosis

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE
The patient with a clavicle fracture should be encouraged to elevate the affected arm above shoulder level after 72 hours to increase range of motion.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

A principle of effective traction is that it must be __________ to be effective in reducing and immobilizing fractures.

Answer 4

continuous

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE
Prevention of sports-related injuries include use of proper equipment, training, stretching, hydration, and proper nutrition.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

TRUE or FALSE
With an open fracture, the wound should be covered with a sterile dressing and no attempt should be made to reduce the fracture.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

TRUE or FALSE
Compartment syndrome—the most serious complication of casting and splinting—occurs when increased pressure within a confined space compromises blood flow.

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

TRUE or FALSE
A strain is an injury to ligaments supporting muscle fiber around a joint.

Answer 8

FALSE

A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon from overuse, overstretching, or excessive stress; it is commonly known as a muscle pull.

Question 9

_________ limb pain is described as a sensation that an amputated extremity is still present but is cramped or in an abnormal position.

Answer 9

Phantom

Question 10

The treatment of contusions, strains, and sprains consists of intermittent application of moist or dry cold packs for up to _____ hours after injury.

Answer 10

72