What does the P stand for in the PEACE acronym for managing soft tissue injuries?
Protect
What should you use to elevate an injured limb above the level of the heart?
A stack of pillows.
How do you protect a soft tissue injury?
With a sling or splint.
Where are you most likely to perform a capillary check for circulation?
Fingers or toes.
What are some common signs of an infected wound?
Redness, swelling, pus
What should you avoid immediately after a soft tissue injury because it increases fluid accumulation?
Heat
What wounds are best described as scratches?
Abrasions
What do you need to do before providing care to a conscious victim who is in pain?
Ask for consent.
What shouldn't you put on a burn because of the risk of infection and sealing in heat?
Ointments or creams.
What is another term that might be used to describe a muscle that is torn?
Ruptured
These occur when ligaments are stretched or torn.
Sprains
What wounds are caused by being bitten?
Punctures
What wounds are best described as slashes?
Lacerations
What shouldn't you use to cover a burn?
Plastic wrap or fluffy materials.
When should you summon EMS for severe bleeding?
If all your efforts to stop it have not made a difference after ten to fifteen minutes.
When you are monitoring circulation, what colors indicate a serious problem?
Pale, purple, or blue
When shouldn't you remove clothing or jewelry from around a burn?
If it is stuck to the skin.
Why is movement also important for healing a soft tissue injury?
It increases blood flow to the injured area.
What is it called when a joint is forced out of its normal position?
Dislocation
How do you stop burning during an emergency?
Remove the victim from the heat source.
What wounds are best described as ruptures or gouges?
Avulsions
What does it mean to rest after a soft tissue injury?
Stop any activity causing pain or discomfort to the injury.
What should you introduce after seventy-two hours that starts with the letter E when healing a soft tissue injury?
Exercise
When is it time to go see a doctor for injury and pain in the legs?
If they still cannot put weight on it after two or three days.
What first aid equipment will you use to apply compression to a soft tissue injury?
Elastic bandage.
If someone is on fire, what should you do?
Tell them to stop, drop, and roll.
To cover a burn, do so ___ with gauze or a clean cloth.
loosely
How long should you cool a burn with running water?
Twenty to thirty minutes.
What do you use to cool a burn if running water is not available?
Clean cloth soaked in cool water.
What is the most basic and universal protocol for managing soft tissue injuries?
RICE
What is the risk to the victim while cooling their burn?
Hypothermia
What is it called when the fluid filled sacs that cushion joints become inflamed?
Bursitis
How fast should color return in a capillary check?
3 seconds
Why is it advisable to elevate an injured part to above the level of the heart?
This encourages fluid to drain away from the area.
How long should you apply a cold compress to a soft tissue injury?
15-20 minutes at a time.
What should you do if you trust your gut and you feel a situation is an emergency?
Summon EMS
If someone is in pain from a twisted ankle and is also having an asthma attack, which is the priority?
Asthma attack.
These occur when muscles or tendons are stretched or torn.
Strains
What is a protrusion of tissue through a weak point in the muscle?
Hernia
These occur when blunt force trauma breaks blood vessels beneath the surface of the skin.
Contusions
What OTC pain reliever can you use in the first three days for soft tissue injuries?
Acetaminophen
What do you use to protect your skin from frostbite when icing a soft tissue injury?
Barrier
In addition to large areas or those that are deep, when do you summon EMS for burns?
If they affect the hands, feet, or face.
Why should you avoid taking anti-inflammatories for the first few days after a soft tissue injury?
Inflammation is a normal part of the healing process.
In what way does icing a soft tissue injury make improvements that you can feel?
It numbs the area.
What should you do if you or the person in your care are unsure of the severity of a soft tissue injury?
Seek medical help!
When is icing an injury most effective?
Immediately after
What is the medical term for inflammation of the soft tissues that attach muscles to bones?
Tendonitis
When should you be concerned about tetanus for someone in your care?
If their wound was made by a rusty object or an animal bite.
What does the O stand for in the LOVE acronym for managing soft tissue injuries?
Optimism