Chapter 1: Fractures

Question 1

What is a Fracture?

Answer 1

Open or compound when the bone has broken the skin.

Question 2

What is a Closed fracture?

Answer 2

Has no break in the skin and can only be accurately diagnosed by an X-ray.

Question 3

What does the MA should do if the patient has a suspected fracture (1)?

Answer 3

Immobilize the area with a splint or sling (the fracture part should not be moved).

Question 4

If the fracture is open what does the MA should do (2)?

Answer 4

Apply direct pressure with a sterile bandage around any exposed bones to stop the bleeding.

Question 5

In an open fracture the MA should cover the wound with sterile dressing (2)?

Answer 5

Yes.

Question 6

In a open fracture there should be made to force any protruding bone back into place (2)?

Answer 6

No, immobilize the area with a split or sling.

Question 7

What does the MA should monitor the patient (3)?

Answer 7

Because the trauma of a major injury can cause a patient to go into shock.

Question 8

What does the MA should do (4)?

Answer 8

Apply ice packs for comfort and management of swelling until EMS arrives of the patient is released to orthopedics.