Purpose of Module:
The purpose of this module is to review the process of caring for musculoskeletal injuries to include splinting and traction.

Time to Complete Musculoskeletal Injuries Module: 1 hour

Directions for using the Musculoskeletal Injuries Module:

* You must spend at least 1/2 hour doing hands-on training.
1. Read the training Objectives
2. Review Brady Emergency Care, Eighth Edition pp. 545-593
3. Watch the videotape "Mosby’s EMT-BASIC VIDEO SERIES, Trauma; Lesson 5-3 Musculoskeletal Injuries".
4. Use the MED EMT computer based training software and complete Chapter 14, Section 5.
5. Practice splinting and traction on the adult mannequin.
6. Take the posttest.
7. Give module back to instructor or person in charge.

Training Objectives:

1. Describe the functions of the muscular and skeletal systems.
2. State the reasons for splinting.
3. List the general rules of splinting.
4. List the complications of splinting.
5. Perform emergency medical care of a patient with swollen, deformed, extremity.

Activities to Perform:

1. Watch the videotape "Mosby’s EMT-BASIC VIDEO SERIES, Trauma Lesson 5-3 Musculoskeletal Injuries".
2. Use the MED EMT computer based training software and complete Chapter 14, Section 5.
3. Use the Long Bone/Joint Injury/Traction Splinting Checklist to verify your steps for performing Musculoskeletal care using the adult mannequin.
4. Take the posttest to give yourself feedback on this module.

Posttest:

1. All of the following are part of the musculoskeletal system except:
A. bones. C. cartilage.
B. joints. D. skin.

2. Tissues or fibers that cause movement of the body parts or organs are called:
A. periosteum. C. cartilage.
B. muscles. D. tendons.

3. The mechanism that causes the crushed tissues and fractures found in a patient struck by an auto is:
A. direct force. C. twisting force.
B. indirect force. D. rotational force.

4. Bones broken in several places are classified as:
A. angulated. C. greenstick.
B. comminuted. D. dislocated.

5. An injury to a joint in which the bone ends become separated from each other is called a(n):
A. dislocation. C. sprain.
B. angulation. D. fracture.

ANSWERS: (1) D (2) B (3) A (4) B (5) A