Question

A person attempting to leap a 4 foot gate catches one foot and falls hard on the other side. They appear to be unable to get up. The person says their left leg and arm both hurt. When you check, you find that they are unable to more their leg, which is beginning to swell. Their left arm looks deformed at the shoulder, and there is no sensation in the fingers of that arm. the arm is beginning to look bruised an is painful. The person says they are a little nauseated and dizzy. There is also a scrape on their hand. Based on this information answer below questions.

1. What type of injury does the person likely have?
2. Identify the signs and symptoms to support your answer
3. Describe the steps you would take to help them
4. List two specific signs and symptoms of a fractured femur
5. list 3 types of splints that can be used to mobilize an extremity
6. What are the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury?

Answer 1

Answer:1. the person is paralyzed . this is the inability—whether temporary or permanent—to move a part of the body. In almost all cases, paralysis is due to nerve damage, not to an injury to the affected region. For instance, an injury in the middle or lower regions of the spinal cord is likely to disrupt function below the injury. but incomplete paralysis is what this patient most likely has( incomplete paralysis is when you still have some feeling in, and possibly control over, your paralyzed muscles. This is sometimes called paresis.)

2. sudden injury often can’t feel or move anything at all in their affected body parts. the person cant move some of his body parts or feel that there leg is swollen. some times when a patient cant move and is paralyzed they are in shock because their nerves are damaged. their is clearly lots of damage to this persons body but he or she cant feel it. are nerves sends signals to are brains if something hurt's. this person cant feel his arm is damaged of any other damage to his body. this person complains that he or she is dizzy and is nauseated. this is a why of the body trying to say something wrong. he of she body can feel something so that's a good sigh that the person is not completely paralyzed. so therefore this person is incompletely paralyzed.

3. first you see if the person has any broken bones. if they do you, you should not move the person but try to get them to the emergency room right away for x-rays and further examinations.

after for treatment you should:

Physical therapy uses treatments such as heat, massage, and exercise to stimulate nerves and muscles.

Occupational therapy concentrates on ways to perform activities of daily living.

Mobility aids include manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters.

Supportive devices include braces, canes, and walkers.

4.Bleeding or bruising.

Inability to move the affected leg.

deformity of leg.

5.

1. immobilization

2. splint above and below fracture site

3. splint in position you find injury

4. check for proper circulation

6.Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes.

No loss of consciousness, but a state of being dazed, confused or disoriented.

Headache.

Nausea or vomiting.

Fatigue or drowsiness.

Problems with speech.

Difficulty sleeping.

Sleeping more than usual.

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