Orthopedic Injuries and Management Quiz

What are the three types of muscles mentioned?

• Biceps, triceps, and quadriceps

• Cardiac, smooth, and skeletal

• Involuntary, voluntary, and cardiac

• Smooth, rough, and textured

What is a greenstick fracture?

• A partial break common in children

• A fracture caused by twisting

• A fracture common in older adults

• A complete break of the bone

What distinguishes a strain from a sprain?

• Strains are more severe than sprains

• Strains affect muscles, sprains affect ligaments

• There is no difference

• Sprains affect muscles, strains affect ligaments

What is the most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle?

• Deltoid ligament

• Calcaneofibular ligament

• Anterior talofibular ligament

• Posterior talofibular ligament

What is the primary symptom of compartment syndrome?

• Loss of sensation

• A visible deformity

• Pain out of proportion to the injury

• Immediate swelling

What is the initial management step for compartment syndrome?

• Fasciotomy

• Applying a cold pack

• Immediate surgery

• Splinting the affected area

Why is splinting important for fractures and dislocations?

• It completely heals the injury

• It allows the patient to move freely

• It prevents further injury and movement

• It acts as a permanent solution

What is the most commonly fractured bone in the body?

• Clavicle

• Radius

• Humerus

• Femur

What does RICE stand for in injury management?

• Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

• Rinse, Ice, Compress, Elevate

• Run, Ice, Clean, Elevate

• Rest, Inject, Compress, Elevate

How should an amputated part be preserved while transporting to the hospital?

• Placed directly on ice

• Exposed to air to prevent infection

• Wrapped in a warm towel

• Wrapped in a sterile dressing and kept cool