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| 1 | The bones of the upper extremity include the |
 | A) | tibia, fibula, and femur. |
| B) | tibia, radius, and humerus. |
| C) | femur, humerus, and ulna. |
| D) | humerus, radius, and ulna. |
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| 2 | A strain is an injury that usually involves |
| A) | muscles. |
| B) | ligaments. |
| C) | bones. |
| D) | joints. |
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| 3 | A seven-year-old girl has injured her right arm. Your examination reveals a painful, swollen deformity of the middle third of the child's forearm. To immobilize this injury properly, you should apply a splint that stabilizes the |
| A) | hand and wrist. |
| B) | wrist and elbow. |
| C) | knee and ankle. |
| D) | shoulder and elbow. |
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| 4 | Which of the following is the largest bone of the arm? |
| A) | radius |
| B) | ulna |
| C) | elbow |
| D) | humerus |
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| 5 | Because of the potential for significant blood loss, you should call for advanced EMS personnel immediately when your patient has experienced an injury involving the |
| A) | tibia or ankle. |
| B) | pelvis or femur. |
| C) | foot or pelvis. |
| D) | ankle or femur. |
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| 6 | Which of the following signs is consistent with a possible head injury? |
| A) | The patient's abdomen is firm to the touch. |
| B) | The patient's breath has a fruity smell. |
| C) | The patient has one pupil that is larger than the other. |
| D) | The patient has bruising and swelling of the left lower leg. |
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| 7 | Most muscles are attached to bones by tendons. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 8 | Ice should be applied to a sprain or strain for 40 minutes and removed for 20 minutes. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 9 | Before being applied to a patient, a splint should be padded to prevent pressure and discomfort. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 10 | When splinting the legs together, it is best to move the injured leg to the good leg. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |