Quiz


1.	What are common causes of a sprain?
	A. Falling on an outstretched hand
	B. Sliding into base during a game of baseball
	C. Landing on the side of the foot
	D. Twisting the knee while the foot is still on the ground
	E. All of the above

2.	Which joint is the most common involved in a sprain?
	A. Ankle
	B. Wrist
	C. Knee
	D. Shoulder

3.	Which of these is a symptom of a sprain?
	A. Pain at the joint
	B. Swelling at the joint
	C. Instability of the joint
	D. All of the above

4.	Which of these is a reason to see your health care provider about a sprain?
	A. You can't put any weight on the injured joint
	B. You can't move the injured joint
	C. You have numbness in the injured area
	D. All of the above

5.	Strains can be the result of:
	A. Trauma
	B. Improperly lifting a heavy object
	C. Repetitive movements
	D. All of the above

6.	Which part of the body is the most common site of a strain?
	A. Ankle
	B. Back
	C. Neck
	D. Back of the thigh
	E. B and D

7.	Which of these is a symptom of a strain?
	A. Pain in the injured area
	B. Muscle spasms
	C. Limited motion in the joint
	D. All of the above

8.	Both sprains and strains are treated in a similar way. Which of the following is the recommended treatment?
	A. Resting the joint
	B. Elevating the joint
	C. Using an ice pack on the joint
	D. All of the above