Fractured Finger Scenario
C y m r u - Wa l e s
Read the following story and try to answer the questions with a partner. When you have
finished take it in turns to practise the treatment for this fracture.
Carrie has taken her little sister Becky over to the park to
play on Becky’s new bike. Carrie pushes Becky along the
path not realising that it starts to slope downhill. The
Becky and the bike start pulling away from Carrie faster
and faster. As Becky panics, the front wheel hits a tree
stump and Becky falls off the bike getting her fingers
caught in the front wheel. Carrie can see that Becky has
broken her little finger.
Before you answer the questions, think about a time when you or someone you know
may have hurt themselves in a similar way to the story.
If you were Carrie how would you help Becky…
How could you recognise if Becky had broken her finger?
What are the three main aims when treating a fracture?
1.
2.
3.
How would you calm Becky down is she is upset and hurt?
Would you call for an ambulance?
How could you prevent this accident from happening again?
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Fractured Leg Scenario
C y m r u - Wa l e s
Read the following story and try to answer the questions with a partner. When you have
finished take it in turns to practise the treatment for this fracture.
Jason and Sarah both got rollerblades for Christmas and try to go
out on them whenever the weather is good enough. Jason
decides they should race to the corner of the road. Sarah is in
front and doesn’t hear Jason tell her to slow down. Sarah can’t
stop and before she realises, she has fallen over a crack in the
pavement. Sarah screams with pain and Jason sees blood
seeping through her trousers. Sarah complains of feeling dizzy
and sick.
Before you answer the questions, think about a time when you or someone you know
may have hurt themselves in a similar way to the story.
If you were Jason how would you help Sarah…
Why is Sarah feeling dizzy and sick?
Should Jason raise both of Sarah’s legs is she is suffering from shock?
Jason can see something sticking out the wound. How can he stop the bleeding
without pressing on the object in the wound?
A passer-by offers to take Sarah to hospital in her car. Is that ok?
Should you give Sarah something to eat or drink to help calm her down?
How could you prevent this accident from happening again?
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Fractured Arm Scenario
C y m r u - Wa l e s
Read the following story and try to answer the questions with a partner. When you have
finished take it in turns to practise the treatment for this fracture.
Matt walks his dogs every weekend - this week he walks
them over to the School field where his friends are playing
football. The dogs always get really excited when they see
a ball and this day is no exception. They pull eagerly on
the lead, causing Matt to fall over and twist his arm behind
his back. His friends start to laugh, but then they realise he
is really hurt. Matt heard a snapping sound and is in a lot
of pain – he tells his best friend Jo he thinks his broken is
arm.
Before you answer the questions, think about a time when you or someone you know may
have hurt themselves in a similar way to the story.
If you were Jo how would you help Matt…
Matt’s friends (and dogs) are crowing round - why should you ask them to step
back?
Matt’s arm is swollen and red, but there is no blood – do you think it is fractured?
How could you prevent Matt’s arm from moving?
You ask one of the other friends to phone for an ambulance – what would you tell
him to say?
How could you prevent this accident from happening again?
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Fracture Survey…
C y m r u - Wa l e s
Carryout a survey on your friends and family to investigate which types of fractures are
the most common and how fractures occur. Write your answers in the box following the
example:
Name
Fracture
How did it happen
Dad
Ankle
Slipped on ice when feeding the rabbits
What is the most common fracture suffered by the friends and family you interviewed?
Think of three safety rules that might prevent similar fractures from happening again…
1.
2.
3.
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The Bone Jigsaw …
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Cut out the shapes on the bone and try to place them back together.
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Answ ers
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Fractured Finger Scenario…
How would you recognise if Becky had a broken finger?
Deform ity, swelling, bruising at the fracture site, pain and difficulty
in moving the area, shortening bending or twisting of the limb, m ay
be signs of shock, a wound possibly with bone ends protruding.
What are the three main aims when treating a fracture?
1. Prevent movement at injury site
2. Control any blood loss
3. Arrange for hospital visit
How would you calm Becky dow n if she w as upset and hurt?
Reassure her, steady and support the injury by supporting it, treat
Becky for shock if necessary, keep Becky warm and arrange to go to
hospital.
Would you call for an ambulance?
Yes.
How could you prevent this accident from happening again?
Look for sensible answers from the students that reflect what has
been taught through the session.
Fractured Leg Scenario…
Why is Sarah feeling sick?
Sarah may be suffering from shock.
Should Jason raise both of Sarah’s legs if she is suffering from
shock?
No, leave the injured leg on the ground.
Jason can see something sticking out of the w ound. How can he
stop the bleeding without pressing on the object in the wound?
Padding should be applied around the object.
A passer-by offers to take Sarah to hospital in her car. Is that
ok?
No – a paramedic should be called.
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Should you give Sarah something to eat or drink to help calm
her down?
No – giving her something to eat or drink might cause complications
if a general anaesthetic was needed at hospital.
How could you prevent this accident from happening again?
Look for sensible answers from the students that reflect what has
been taught through the session.
Fractured Arm Scenario…
Mike’s friends (and dogs) are crowding around – why should you
ask them to step back?
So that Mike doesn’t panic, and you are able to treat the casualty.
Mike’s arm is swollen and red, but there is no blood – do you
think it’s fractured?
Yes, due to the swelling, redness and the cracking sound that Mike
heard during the fall.
How could you prevent Mike’s arm from moving?
Support it in a sling.
You ask one of the other friends to phone for an ambulance –
what would you tell him to say?
Your telephone number, location of incident, brief description of the
injury and details of any additional hazards.
How could you prevent this accident from happening again?
Look for sensible answers from the students that reflect what has
been taught through the session.
Fractured Arm Scenario
Ensure that all safety rules are reflected as per the First Aid
Manual and the Teaching Guide
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