Injuries Flashcards
Section 4.6 (16 cards)
What is commonly caused by over exercising
Muscle Soreness
What occurs when muscle tissue is overstretched to the point of tearing
Strain
What are stretched or torn ligaments around a joint such as the ankle
Sprain
What is the most effective first aid treatment for muscle injuries
RICE Treatment
What does RICE stand for
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
What is a broken, chipped, or cracked bone
Fracture
In what kind of fracture does the bone remain within the body and does not penetrate the skin
Simple Fracture
If the bone breaks in such a way that it sticks out through the skin, what kind of fracture is it
Compound fracture
What is an injury in which a bone is forced from its normal position at a joint
Dislocation
What are injuries to the layer of skin and the fat and muscle beneath the skin
Wounds
What is a serious and possibly fatal infection caused by a type of bacteria commonly found in the soil
Tetanus
What results when a piece of food or another object get stuck in the trachea
Chocking
What is the leading cause of death in the United States
(1-800-222-1222)
Poison
What kind of burns damage only the epidermis of the skin and r characterized by redness, mild pain, and swelling
First-degree Burns
What kind of burns go deeper into the epidermis and the top of the dermis
Second-degree burns
What kind of burns destroy the epidermis and dermis, damaging the subcutaneous layer
Third degree burns