First Aid - Sprained Ankle - Study #1

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Q1) A sprained ankle happens when the __?__have been damaged by the joint being twisted.

ligaments

Q2) First aid treatment for a sprained ankle is?

1) The injured foot must be rested for the first 24 to 48 hours to prevent any further injury.
2) Elevate the ankle to the level of your chest and rest the injury as much as possible.
3) Apply an ice pack or a cold compress to the ankle, 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off, for the first 48 to 72 hours. A cloth should be placed between the ice and the skin.
4) See your doctor or go to the emergency room if pain, skin colour is gray or bluish, and/or swelling is moderate to severe.
5) Wrap an elastic bandage around the ankle when you walk on it. Use a long, 2- to 3-inch-wide bandage, and start wrapping 8 inches above the ankle.
6) After the first 2 to 3 days, apply warm compresses or a heating pad, 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off.

Q3) What does ice do when it is applied to an injury?

reduce swelling and bruising.

Q4) What does ice do when it is applied to an injury?

Allows for better blood circulation.

Q5) Rapid, significant swelling usually indicates severe damage has taken place. True or False?

True

Q6) Depending on how bad the damage is, these symptoms will usually go away between one and __?__ weeks after the accident.

four

Q7) The patient must avoid damaging the ankle further by not allowing it to bear too much weight too early. True or False?

True

Q8) Name the symptoms of a sprained ankle?

1) Joint pain or muscle pain.
2) Swelling.
3) Discoloration of the skin, especially bruising
4) Impaired joint function

Q9) First you need to determine if it is a strain or a sprain. A strain is a __?__.

pulled muscle

Q10) A sprain is more serious and involves stretched or torn ligaments around a __?__.

joint