Chapter 12 Study Questions

Match each term with the correct definition a. upper arm b. forearm c. femur d. lower leg

- the part of the lower extremity from the pelvis to the knee (c.) - the part of the upper extremity from the elbow to the wrist (b.) - the part of the lower extremity from the knee to the ankle (d.) - the part of the upper extremity from the shoulder to the elbow (a.)

List two specific signs and symptoms of a fractured femur

1. Injured leg is noticeably shorter than the other leg 2. Injured leg may be turned outward - Additional signs and symptoms include severe pain and inability to move the lower extremity

List three types of splints used to immobilize an extremity

1. soft 2. rigid 3. anatomic

A man who has fallen down a steep flight of stairs is clutching his right arm to his chest. He says his shoulder hurts, and he cannot move his arm. How should you care for him? a. Give him some ice and tell him to go home b. Immobilize the arm in the position you found it c. Tell him to move the arm back to its normal position d. Check the stairs to see what caused him trip

b. immobilize the arm in the position you found it

A child has fallen from a bike onto the pavement and landed on her elbow. The elbow is is bent and the girl says she cannot move it. What do you do after calling 911? a. straighten the elbow and splint it b. drive her to the hospital c. immobilize the elbow in the bent position d. ask her to continue to try to move the elbow

c. immobilize the elbow in the bent position

Identify the most frequent cause of upper extremity injuries

falling on the hand of an outstretched arm