Injuries Flashcards

Section 4.6 (16 cards)

1
Q

What is commonly caused by over exercising

A

Muscle Soreness

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2
Q

What occurs when muscle tissue is overstretched to the point of tearing

A

Strain

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3
Q

What are stretched or torn ligaments around a joint such as the ankle

A

Sprain

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4
Q

What is the most effective first aid treatment for muscle injuries

A

RICE Treatment

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5
Q

What does RICE stand for

A

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation

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6
Q

What is a broken, chipped, or cracked bone

A

Fracture

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7
Q

In what kind of fracture does the bone remain within the body and does not penetrate the skin

A

Simple Fracture

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8
Q

If the bone breaks in such a way that it sticks out through the skin, what kind of fracture is it

A

Compound fracture

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9
Q

What is an injury in which a bone is forced from its normal position at a joint

A

Dislocation

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10
Q

What are injuries to the layer of skin and the fat and muscle beneath the skin

A

Wounds

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11
Q

What is a serious and possibly fatal infection caused by a type of bacteria commonly found in the soil

A

Tetanus

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12
Q

What results when a piece of food or another object get stuck in the trachea

A

Chocking

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13
Q

What is the leading cause of death in the United States

(1-800-222-1222)

A

Poison

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14
Q

What kind of burns damage only the epidermis of the skin and r characterized by redness, mild pain, and swelling

A

First-degree Burns

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15
Q

What kind of burns go deeper into the epidermis and the top of the dermis

A

Second-degree burns

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16
Q

What kind of burns destroy the epidermis and dermis, damaging the subcutaneous layer

A

Third degree burns