Question

Complete each sentence by filling the proper term into the blanks.

Answer 1

Answer: a) ice b) protect c.)rest d) P.R.I.C.E e) compress F.) elevate

Explanation:

The five-step process for treating a muscle or joint injury such as an ankle sprain is called "P.R.I.C.E." which is the acronym for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

It can be used even by someone without first-aid training, and should be used immediately when an injury occurs as a First Aid while further medical attention is being sought.

Answer 2

The appropriate treatment acronym is P.R.I.C.E.

P- protection

R- rest

I- ice

C- compress

E- elevate

Here is the sentence arranged in a logical order describing the steps taken in acutely decreasing inflammation.

__ Following musculoskeletal injury such as sprained ankle, medical professionals use the acronym P.R.I.C.E to detail the method of treatment.

__ By removing one from the conditions that caused the injury and reducing the movement of the affected areas, PROTECTION is an important factor in further decreasing the chances of further harm.

__ In order to reduce the chances of further damage to the affected tissues, one is encouraged to REST the injury with prophylactic devices like casts splints, and slings.

__ Using medical wraps will ICE the tissues, which increases the interstitial hydrostatic pressure, thus promoting the reabsorption of fluid into lymphatic vessels.

__ Using COMPRESS works to vasoconstrict the vasculature (arteries) of the injured area and reduce the number of fluids reaching the injury and accumulating in the interstitium.

__ It is also important to ELEVATE the affected area above the level of the heart, if possible, which harnesses the forces of gravity to move fluids away from the site of injury and back into general circulation.