Question

section 2: match the treatment
match the treatment to the injury. some answers may be used more than once.

1. corneal abrasion
2. orbital fracture
3. hematoma auris
4. deviated septum
5. otitis externa
6. temporomandibular dislocation
7. epistaxis
8. laceration of the pinna
9. fractured tooth
10. dislocated tooth
11. dislodged contact lens

a. patch both eyes and apply antibiotic ointment
b. tip head forward and apply pressure.
c. refer athlete to a physician.
d. apply direct pressure.
e. apply ice and compression.
f. apply antibiotic eardrops.
g. place in saline and refer to dentist.
h. remove with a suction cup.
i. refer athlete to a dentist.

Explanation:

• Corneal abrasion: Antibiotic ointment helps prevent infection, and patching both eyes reduces movement and aids healing.
• Orbital fracture: A physician's expertise is needed for proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Hematoma auris: Ice and compression can reduce swelling.
• Deviated septum: A physician may be needed for assessment and possible treatment.
• Otitis externa: Antibiotic eardrops are a common treatment for ear infections.
• Temporomandibular dislocation: A physician or dentist may be required to realign the joint.
• Epistaxis (nosebleed): Tipping the head forward and applying pressure is a basic first - aid measure.
• Laceration of the pinna (ear flap): Direct pressure can help stop bleeding.
• Fractured tooth: A dentist can assess and treat the fracture.
• Dislocated tooth: A dentist can attempt to reimplant the tooth.
• Dislodged contact lens: A suction cup can be used to safely remove it.

Answer:

1. a
2. c
3. e
4. c
5. f
6. c
7. b
8. d
9. i
10. i
11. h