16. f the bone does NOT tear through the patient\'s skin, the injury is called a
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16. f the bone does NOT tear through the patient's skin, the injury is called a (n) A: Minor-tissue injury B: Closed injury C: Soft-tissue injury D: Open injury 17. Some special signs to look for with injured extremities include: A: Leg rotating outward or inward B: Bulging where there is a joint or where the extremity joins the torso C: Pelvic pain on compression of the patient's hips D: All of the above 18. All splinting of an injured bone must immobilize the injured extremity and: A: The joint directly below the injured extremity B: The joints directly above and below the injured extremity C: No joints need to be immobilized D: The joint directly above the injured extremity 19. A sling and swathe may be used for: A: Injuries to the elbow B: Injuries to the upper arm bone and forearm C: Injuries to the collarbone or shoulder blade D: All of the aboveExplanation / Answer
16. B. An injury which does not involve bone penetration through the skin is called as closed injury or closed fracture. It is not an emergency case however it does require medical attention.
17. D. In an injured extremities one should always look if the patient is able to rotate his leg outward and inward, If there is any signs of bulging in the joints, and pelvic pain on compression of the patient's hisps, therefore the correct answer would be all of the above.
18. B. The joints directly above and below the injured extremity, as these joints is related to the injured area it can move the affected area and cause more injury.
19. D. A sling and a swathe is made specially for upper extremities therefore it is helpfull in all of the given option.
20. D. A Pupil response is usually checked when it is a neurological condition therefore in this case it need not to be assesed when it comes to assessing arm injury.
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