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Sprains and Strains

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1. What is a sprain?
   1. An overheated muscle
   2. A stretch or tear of a ligament connecting two or more bones at a joint
   3. A painful condition caused by not warming up before running or playing hockey
   4. A swollen ankle caused by wearing shoes or boots that are too small
   
   
2. What is a strain?
   1. Mental stress
   2. A mild injury that can be worked out with exercise
   3. An over-stretch or tear to a muscle or tendon connecting muscle to bone
   4. An injury usually caused by twisting or pulling the muscle or tendon
   
   
3. What is a common way to cause a sprain or strain at work?
   1. Slipping while getting down from a vehicle
   2. Slipping on ice or spilled oil
   3. Twisting a joint out of position while lifting or carrying something
   4. Sitting in an awkward position while operating equipment
   
   
4. Three-point contact when climbing a ladder or steps means:
   1. Making sure at least three of the welds on the ladder are secure
   2. Using your head, hands and heart when you work
   3. Having one foot and two hands, or one hand and two feet, in contact with the ladder and/or handrails at all times
   
   
5. Symptoms of a sprain or strain might include:
   1. Pain
   2. Swelling
   3. Bruising
   4. Stiffness

 

Answers to Sprains and Strains Quiz b) A stretch or tear of a ligament c) An overstretch or tear to a muscle or tendon, and d) an injury often caused by twisting or pulling All four points are common ways people get sprains and strains on the job c) Having three points of contact with the ladder – two hands-one foot or two feet-one hand All four are potential symptoms of a sprain or strain. The injured person may have one or all of these symptoms