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Chapter 31: Orthopedic injuries
This deck covers essential concepts related to orthopedic injuries, including types of fractures, musculoskeletal anatomy, and emergency care procedures.
Traction splints are used primarily to immobilize and secure fractures of the:
femur
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Traction splints are used primarily to immobilize and secure fractures of the:
femur
A “hip” fracture is actually a fracture of the:
proximal femur
A(n) ___ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child’s bone and may lead to bone growth abnormalities.
epiphyseal
What type of muscle contracts and relaxes to control the movement of contents within its structures?
smooth
Crepitus and false motion are:
positive indicators of a fracture
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would MOST likely result in deformity?
displaced fracture
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Traction splints are used primarily to immobilize and secure fractures of the: | femur |
A “hip” fracture is actually a fracture of the: | proximal femur |
A(n) ___ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child’s bone and may lead to bone growth abnormalities. | epiphyseal |
What type of muscle contracts and relaxes to control the movement of contents within its structures? | smooth |
Crepitus and false motion are: | positive indicators of a fracture |
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would MOST likely result in deformity? | displaced fracture |
Joints are bathed and lubricated by ___ fluid. | synovial |
Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following, EXCEPT: | deformity |
The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is called: | traction |
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is NOT true? | It most commonly occurs with a fractured femur |
A fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis is called a ___ fracture. | pathologic |
Care for a patient with a fractured tibia and suspected compartment syndrome includes: | keeping the leg at the level of the heart |
A fracture is MOST accurately described as a(n): | break in the continuity of the bone |
In general, musculoskeletal injuries should be splinted before moving the patient unless: | the patient is clinically unstable |
A supracondylar or intercondylar fracture is also known as a fracture of the: | distal humerus |
In which of the following situations should the EMT splint an injured limb in the position of deformity? | If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe pain |
The MOST common and significant complication associated with fractures or dislocations of the knee is: | neurovascular compromise |
Any injury that makes the limb appear in an unnatural position | Displaced fracture |
Any break in the bone in which the overlying skin has been damaged as well | open fractures |
skeletal muscle | striated muscle |
Deformity caused by a fracture would MOST likely be masked by: | swelling |
The MOST commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is/are the: | clavicle |
The ___ is one of the most commonly fractured bones in the body. | clavicle |
Improperly applying a splint can cause all of the following, EXCEPT: | increase of distal circulation if the splint is too tight |
Because of local tenderness and swelling, it is easy to confuse a non-displaced or minimally displaced fracture at the knee with a: | ligament injury |
Bones are connected to other bones by bands of tough fibrous tissues called: | ligament |
When splinting an injury of the wrist, the hand should be placed: | in a functional position |
An open fracture is MOST accurately defined as a fracture in which: | the overlying skin is no longer intact. |
Atrophy is a condition that occurs when: | muscle decreases in size and function |
A person who experiences a calcaneus fracture after jumping and landing on his or her feet would MOST likely experience an accompanying fracture of the: | lumbar spine |
In moving joints, the ends of the bones are covered with: | articular cartilage |
There is often a significant amount of blood loss, as much as 500 to ___ mL, after a fracture of the shaft of the femur. | 1000 |
The MOST significant hazard associated with splinting is: | delaying transport of a critically injured patient |
Bone marrow produces: | blood cells |
If a dislocated shoulder has spontaneously reduced before your arrival, the only way to confirm the injury is by noting: | the patient history |
Femoral shaft fractures can result in up to ___ mL of internal blood loss. | 1000 |
Signs and symptoms of a dislocated joint include all of the following, EXCEPT: | ecchymosis |
A grating or grinding sensation known as ___ can be felt, and sometimes even heard, when fractured bone ends rub together. | crepitus |
Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called: | tendons |
You and your partner are preparing to apply a traction splint to a patient's deformed thigh. As you apply manual traction, the patient resists your efforts and states that the pain is getting worse. You should: | stop and splint the leg in the deformed position |
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would pose the greatest threat to a patient's life? | Pelvic fracture with hypotension |
Blood in the urine is known as: | hematuria |
Which of the following joints allows no motion? | skull sutures |
With regard to musculoskeletal injuries, the zone of injury is defined as the: | area of soft-tissue damage surrounding the injury |
Which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain? | skeleton |
The musculoskeletal system refers to the: | bones and voluntary muscles of the body |
A Colles fracture involves a fracture of the: | distal radius |
When caring for a patient with a possible fracture of the scapula, the EMT should: | carefully assess the patient for breathing problems |