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1
Q

Which of the following is not a type of muscle found in the body?

A

joint

2
Q

Approximately how many bones are in the human body?

A

206

3
Q

A _________ is any break in the bone surface.

A

fracture

4
Q

A _________ fracture is a fracture where the bones are broken in more than two fragments.

A

comminuted

5
Q

When ligaments are torn or stretched, it is called a:

A

sprain

6
Q

When the EMT encounters a probable fracture, what should be assessed below the injury?

A

pulse, sensation, and motor skill

7
Q

When a rigid splint is in use, the EMT should apply _________ to the splint to prevent local pressure and discomfort.

A

padding

8
Q

What type of splint should the EMT use when dealing with a broken femur?

A

hare traction

9
Q

How should the EMT take care of a dislocated shoulder?

A

Pad between the arm and the chest and sling the arm

10
Q

When splinting a hip fracture, what should the EMT apply between the patient’s legs?

A

a pad

11
Q

_________ is a grating or grinding sensation that can be felt and sometimes heard when fractured bone ends rub together.

A

crepitus

12
Q

Orthopaedic injuries can lead to complications, including:

  • infection.
  • long-term disability.
  • all of the above
A
  • all of the above.
13
Q

What is the first step in caring for an open fracture?

A

control bleeding

14
Q

What is the first step when applying a Hare traction splint?

A

expose the injured extremity

15
Q

Which of the following is not a contraindication to the use of the pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)?

  • pregnancy
  • groin injury
  • pelvis fracture
  • pulmonary edema
A
  • pelvis fracture