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3 Fractures and Limb Injuries Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Fractures and Limb Injuries, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Written response
1 point

A person has a painful limb injury, but you cannot tell whether it is a fracture, sprain, strain, or dislocation. What injury category should you use when planning first aid?

02
True or false
1 point

If a person can move an injured limb, that rules out a fracture.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Choose all
1 point

A person has injured a limb. Which findings are possible signs of a fracture? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Pain or tenderness in the injured area

  2. B

    Swelling or bruising

  3. C

    Being able to bear weight on the limb

  4. D

    Difficulty using the limb or an unusual shape

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

While waiting for help, support the injured limb gently in the .

05
Fill in the blank
1 point

For a closed limb injury, wrap a cold pack in before applying it.

06
Choose one
1 point

After a limb injury, which finding is a stated reason to call 911?

  1. A

    The person has mild soreness but no other symptoms.

  2. B

    The person has a small bruise and can comfortably use the limb.

  3. C

    The person’s fingers below the injury have become numb.

  4. D

    The person wants to rest before deciding whether to seek help.

07
Written response
1 point

A person may have a serious hip or pelvic injury. What emergency telephone number should you call?

08
True or false
1 point

A sling may be used to support an injured arm if it is comfortable and does not require moving the injury.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

09
Choose all
1 point

While waiting for help after a limb injury, which changes or conditions should you monitor and report? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Whether the person’s breathing changes

  2. B

    Whether the person becomes less responsive

  3. C

    Whether the person can walk on the injured limb

  4. D

    Whether the hand or foot beyond the injury becomes colder, paler or bluer, numb, or tingly

10
Choose one
1 point

Someone has fallen and may have a pelvic injury, but there is no immediate danger and no lifesaving care requires moving them. What should you do?

  1. A

    Move the person so you can check whether they can stand.

  2. B

    Do not move the person unless there is immediate danger or movement is needed for lifesaving care.

  3. C

    Move the person into a seated position to make them more comfortable.

  4. D

    Ask the person to walk a short distance before deciding what to do.

11
Choose one
1 point

A lay first aider is not trained to splint, and medical help is on the way. What is the appropriate approach to a rigid splint?

  1. A

    Pull the limb straight before applying a rigid splint.

  2. B

    Apply a rigid splint to every painful limb injury.

  3. C

    Do not generally apply a rigid splint unless trained and there is a need to move the person or medical help is delayed.

  4. D

    Move the limb into a more natural position before supporting it.

12
Open ended
1 point

A person falls and has a painful, deformed wrist with a wound and bone visible. Describe the first-aid actions you should take while waiting for emergency responders.

13
True or false
1 point

True or false: If someone can still move or bear weight on an injured limb, a fracture is ruled out.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

14
Written response
1 point

What is an injury to a ligament called?

15
Written response
1 point

Complete the first-aid instruction: Support a suspected fractured limb in the ____.

16
Choose one
1 point

You reach a person with a painful limb injury. What should you do first as part of checking the person?

  1. A

    Ask the person to move the injured limb so you can assess its range of motion.

  2. B

    Check for immediate threats to life and address them first within your training.

  3. C

    Apply a rigid splint before checking the person's breathing.

  4. D

    Wait to check the person until emergency responders arrive.

17
Choose one
1 point

A person has a closed limb injury with pain and swelling. Which cold-pack approach follows safe first-aid guidance?

  1. A

    Place ice directly on the skin for as long as possible.

  2. B

    Use a cold pack only after moving the limb into a straighter position.

  3. C

    If appropriate for a closed injury, wrap the cold pack in cloth and remove it if it causes additional pain.

  4. D

    Use a cold pack on an open wound to stop bleeding.

18
Choose one
1 point

A person has an open fracture with bleeding and a bone protruding through the wound. What is the safest response?

  1. A

    Cover the wound and apply pressure while avoiding any protruding bone.

  2. B

    Push any exposed bone back into the wound before covering it.

  3. C

    Probe the wound to find the source of the bleeding.

  4. D

    Apply pressure directly to the protruding bone.

19
Choose one
1 point

Which situation calls for 911 according to the first-aid guidance?

  1. A

    Call only if the injured person cannot feel pain.

  2. B

    Wait to call until the limb has been tested for movement.

  3. C

    Call only if the person loses consciousness.

  4. D

    Call for an open fracture, obvious deformity, or another serious warning sign.

20
Choose one
1 point

While waiting for emergency responders, what should you do if the injured person's hand or foot becomes cold, pale, numb, or tingly?

  1. A

    Check only whether the injured person can wiggle their fingers or toes.

  2. B

    Watch for changes in the hand or foot beyond the injury and report them to responders.

  3. C

    Ignore changes in skin color unless the person reports severe pain.

  4. D

    Massage the hand or foot if it becomes cold or numb.