Orthopedic Injuries

Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following:

-swelling -ecchymosis -guarding

Bone marrow produces:

blood cells

Which of the following structures is regulated by smooth muscle?

blood vessels

The musculoskeletal system refers to the:

bones and voluntary muscles of the body

The most commonly fractured bone in the body is the:

clavicle

Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?

compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury

A ___ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone and might lead to bone growth abnormalities

epiphyseal

Traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the:

femur

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

Which of the following statements regarding striated muscle is correct?

it forms the major muscle mass of the body and usually crosses at least one joint

When splinting a possible fracture to the foot, it is most important for the EMT to:

leave the toes exposed

Atrophy is a condition that occurs when:

muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or trauma

Of all the musculoskeletal injuries, which is the least severe?

nondisplaced pelvic fracture

A fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis is called a ___ fracture

pathologic

Which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and shock?

pelvis

Which of the following types of muscle is under direct voluntary control of the brain?

skeletal

A ___ is a musculoskeletal injury in which there is partial or temporary separation of the bone as well as partial stretching or tearing of the supporting ligaments

sprain

Skeletal muscle is also referred to as:

striated muscle

Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called:

tendons

The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is called:

traction