PHYSIOLOGY
MUSCLE INJURY
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Question
[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 can place the ice pack inside the sling and directly over the splint or cast. Keep using ice packs as needed to ease pain and swelling.
Detailed explanation-2: -A cold pack can be used inside a sling. After splinting a forearm, you can secure it with a sling and binder. A rigid splint is the only way to splint a leg fracture. If a victim has an injured knee that is straight, you can make an anatomical splint by tying the upper and lower leg to the unaffected leg.
Detailed explanation-3: -A sling is a device used to support and keep still (immobilize) an injured part of the body. Slings can be used for many different injuries. They are most often used when you have a broken (fractured) or dislocated arm, elbow, or shoulder.
Detailed explanation-4: -Put cold packs directly over the injury and on top of the cast or splint for 24 to 48 hours. You can use one-time-use or reusable ice packs, a sealed plastic bag filled with ice, or a bag of frozen vegetables.