Chapter 31 - Ortho Injuries
Which of the following scenarios is an example of a direct injury?
A passenger fractures her patella after it strikes the dashboard.
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct
Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.
When splinting an injury of the wrist, the hand should be placed
In a functional position
Which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and shock
Pelvis
The MOST reliable indicator of an underlying fracture is:
Point tenderness
What type of muscle contracts and relaxes to control the movement of the contents within its structures?
Smooth
The musculoskeletal system refers to the
bones and voluntary muscles of the body.
When caring for a patient with a possible fracture of the scapula, the EMT should
carefully assess the patient for breathing problems.
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would MOST likely result in deformity
displaced fracture
When splinting a possible fracture of the foot, it is MOST important for the EMT to
leave the toes exposed.
The MOST common and significant complication associated with fractures or dislocations of the knee is:
neurovascular compromise.
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would pose the greatest threat to a patient's life?
pelvic fracture with hypotension
The primary purpose for splinting a musculoskeletal injury is to
prevent further injury.
The PASG is absolutely contraindicated in patients who have
pulmonary edema.
The pectoral girdle consists of the:
scapulae and clavicles.
Which of the following joints allows no motion?
skull sutures
The MOST commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is the:
clavicle.
When assessing a patient with a possible fracture of the leg, the EMT should
compare it to the uninjured leg.
The MOST significant hazard associated with splinting
delaying transport of a critically injured patient
Traction splints are used primarily to immobilize and secure fractures of the
femur.
