Deck 56: Rehabilitation

Question 1

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Open wound over the ends of the fractured bones; often an end of the bone is visible

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Answer 1

open

Question 2

The only first aid measure for a dislocation is to ____ the affected area and get to a medical office or hospital.

A) ice
B) immobilize
C) elevate
D) apply heat to

Answer 2

immobilize

Question 3

Animal bites are considered dangerous because of the possibility of infection or the transmission of:

A) HIV
B) Lyme disease
C) rabies
D) hepatitis

Answer 3

rabies

Question 4

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Bone partially bent and partially broken; often occurs in children

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 5

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fragments or portions of the bone pressed down into the skull; can be into the brain and surrounding tissue

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 6

If a patient sprains an ankle, ice should be applied for the first _____ hours, or until the swelling is reduced.

A) 5 to 10
B) 12 to 24
C) 24 to 48
D) 48 to 72

Question 7

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Crushing or splintering of the bone

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 8

A wound on the palm or back of the hand should be protected with a dressing and a ____ bandage.

A) spiral
B) figure-eight
C) tube gauze
D) cravat

Question 9

When a provider recommends moist heat, the standard instruction is:

A) on for 10 minutes and off for 20
B) on for 20 minutes and off for 10
C) on for 10 minutes and off for 10 minutes
D) on for 20 minutes and off for 20 minutes

Question 10

If a foreign body is lodged under the upper eyelid, it may be possible for a medical assistant to remove it by:

A) using forceps
B) pulling the upper lid down over the lower lid
C) rubbing the eye with a cotton ball moistened with alcohol
D) irrigating the eye with a witch hazel solution

Question 11

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Skin intact over the fracture; the bone is completely broken into two or more pieces

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 12

With all human bites, a tetanus injection must be administered to patients if they have not received one within ___ years.

A) 5
B) 7
C) 12
D) 15

Question 13

Ferning markings on a patient's body are characteristic of burns caused by:

A) lightning
B) too much exposure to the sun
C) heated metal
D) an acidic chemical

Question 14

A sprained wrist should be:

A) elevated for 2 to 3 days
B) elevated for 5 to 7 days
C) kept at a position lower than the heart for 2 to 3 days
D) kept at a position lower than the heart for 5 to 7 days

Question 15

Water should not be used to try to remove a ____ that becomes lodged in a person's ear.

A) pebble
B) marble
C) pea
D) small piece of plastic

Question 16

An injury on the arms or legs will require the dressing to be held in place with a ____ bandage.

A) figure-eight
B) tube gauze
C) cravat
D) spiral

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a moderate burn?

A) third-degree burn covering less than 2% of BSA
B) third-degree burn covering more than 10% of BSA
C) second-degree burn covering 20% of an adult's body
D) second-degree burn covering 5% of a child's body

Question 18

Splinters can generally be removed with _____ and splinter forceps.

A) an alcohol swab
B) tweezers
C) a tongue depressor
D) a sterile needle

Question 19

When a wound has been bleeding severely, a _____ should be applied securely and the patient taken for emergency medical care immediately.

A) tourniquet
B) moist sponge
C) pressure bandage
D) clamp

Question 20

A(n) ___ burn is caused by contact with, ingestion, inhalation, or injection of acids or alkalines.

A) solar
B) thermal
C) electrical
D) chemical

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Common after engaging in any strenuous activity that one is not accustomed to doing

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Tearing of body tissue

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Wound made with a pointed object, such as an ice pick, knife, or nail

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Used to remove objects children put in their noses

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 25

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
One bone fragment is wedged into another bone fragment

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Substance or object that becomes lodged in any part of the human body

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Scrape of the epidermis with dots of blood and the possible presence of foreign material, such as dirt or gravel

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Wound in which the skin is torn off and there is profuse bleeding

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Wound caused by a sharp object that leaves a clean cut

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Accomplished with an ACE wrap or ankle brace

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Third- or fourth-degree burn

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 32

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fracture of the distal end of the radius bone in the wrist

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 33

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Diagonal fracture of a bone

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Used to hold a dressing in place on the forehead, eyes, or ears

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 35

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fracture twists around a long bone

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Usually the result of overuse or trauma from twisting the joint

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 37

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
Fracture crosses the bone at a 90-degree angle to the bone's axis

A)greenstick
B)closed
C)transverse
D)oblique
E)open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Used to cut off the barb when removing a fishhook embedded in a patient's skin

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Second-degree burn

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
First-degree burn

A)foreign body
B)forceps
C)nipper pliers
D)strain
E)sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat