a simple fracture is a bone fracture without ____ a compound fracture demonstrates external exposure
which of the following is not true regarding the use of ice in soft tissue injuries
It should be applied for 30 minutes at a time
It should be reapplied hourly when pain is still present
Generally using ice at bedtime is not necessary and less pain persists
ice helps to control bleeding into tissues
body temperature drops more quickly in cold water than an air of the same temperature true / false
a simple fracture is a bone fracture without ____ a compound fracture demonstrates external exposure
which of the following is not a sign or symptom of heat stroke
weak rapid pulse
dry skin
little to no perspiration
bright red skin color and light pigmented individuals or Ashen skin color in dark pigmented individuals
Which of the following are actions you would take to Aid an individual with heat stroke (SELECT ALL)
transport to hospital quickly
administer glucose in either IV or oral form
begin chest compressions to facilitate blood flow
place in reclining position if breathing is labored
cool quickly starting at the head
#Simple fracture is a type of bone fracture without external exposure a compound fracture demonstrates external exposure
#Ice application can be applied for about 10-15 minutes not more than that. Therefore the first statement is incorrect or not true
When pain is present it can be applied hourly ,not needed in night time are correct statement
Ans:It should be applied for 30 minutes at a time
#.The body temperature cools down rapidly in cold water due to thermoregulations than air of sane temperatures .This statement is true
Ans:True
#Weak rapid pulse ,little to no perspiration ,skin colt changes are signs and symptoms of heat stroke
The patient will have cold and clammy skin and not dry skin. So this is incorrect
Ans:Dry skin
#The patient should be transported to hospital quickly
Fluids can be administered ,the chance if hypoglycemia is high so glucose can be administered
Chest compressions is recommended only in case if arrest .Lower limbs has to be elevated to improve blood circulation to heart.
In case of breathing difficulty in order to increase and improve the lung capacity reclined position can be provided
Generally full body has to be cooled quickly
Ans:transport to hospital quickly
Administer glucose either in IV or oral form
Place in reclining position if breathing is labored
Cool quickly starting at head
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