ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -You should treat a sprain or strain by putting moist heat on it right away. You didn’t answer this question. You should follow the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment for the first 1 to 2 days after the injury: Rest the injured joint.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rest – stop any exercise or activities and try not to put any weight on the injury. Ice – apply an ice pack (or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel) to the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. Compression – wrap a bandage around the injury to support it.
Detailed explanation-3: -approach-rest, ice, compression, elevation: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
Detailed explanation-4: -Treatment for a Sprained Ankle So, typically, ice decreases blood flow to an area, which causes less swelling, whereas heat will bring blood flow to an area which can cause more swelling. Usually, in the first two to three days after an injury, we would recommend ice only.