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_______ is used to minimize muscle spasms; to reduce, align, and immobilize fractures; to reduce deformity; and to increase space between opposing surfaces.
Traction
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________ traction is applied directly to the bone.
Skeletal
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a __________ is a soft tissue injury produced by blunt force, such as a blow, kick, or fall, causing small blood vessels to rupture and bleed into soft tissues (ecchymosis, or bruising)
contusion
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What does RICE stand for?
rest, ice, compression, elevation
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_______ the single most important factor in obtaining union of the bones.
immobilization
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What do u keep at the bedside for a patient with an amputation?
A large tourniquet. (tourniquet large enough to fit extremity)
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________: Pulled muscle-injury to the musculcoteninous unit
Strain
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_______: injury to ligaments and supporting muscle fiber around a joint
sprain
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_____________: articular surfaces of the joint are not in contact
Dislocation
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________ is prolongation of expected healing time for a fracture.
delayed union
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