Question

1. what part of the body is injured in a sprain?

tendon
muscle
ligament
bone

1. what does the rice method stand for?

relieve, immobilize, compress, elevate
recover, ice, circulate, elevate
rest, ice, compress, elevate
rest, ice, cool, elevate

1. when should you seek medical attention for a sprain?

if you cannot bear weight on the joint or suspect a fracture.
if pain decreases after resting.
if the joint feels stiff but usable.
if there is mild swelling.

Explanation:

• Question 7: A sprain is an injury to a ligament. Tendons connect muscle to bone, muscles are soft tissues that contract, and bones are rigid structures. Ligaments connect bone to bone and are the ones damaged in a sprain.
• Question 8: The RICE method stands for Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate. It is a common first - aid treatment for soft - tissue injuries like sprains. Rest helps prevent further damage, ice reduces swelling, compression (e.g., with a bandage) also helps with swelling, and elevation (keeping the injured part above the heart level) reduces blood flow to the area and thus swelling.
• Question 9: You should seek medical attention if you cannot bear weight on the joint or suspect a fracture. If pain decreases after resting (which is a sign of improvement), if the joint is stiff but usable (common in mild sprains), or if there is mild swelling (also common in mild sprains), it may not immediately require medical attention.

Answer:

1. Ligament
2. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
3. If you cannot bear weight on the joint or suspect a fracture.