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12-CAMPOS
__4__ To reduce swelling, elevate his ankle above the level of the heart. Gravity helps
reduce swelling by draining excess fluid.
__2__ Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat
every two to three hours.
_ 1__ Avoid movements that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
__3__ To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the
swelling stops. Don't hinder circulation by wrapping too tightly. Begin
wrapping at the end farthest from your heart.
2. After an explosive attack in a Volleyball game, Rosie suffers a muscle cramp just when she is
about to land on the floor. What is the quickest way to respond to a muscle cramp?
_3__ Use a warm towel or heating pad on her tense or tight muscle.
_2__ Try pulling the top of her foot on the affected side toward her head
while her leg remains in a straightened position.
_4__ Try using an ice or cold pack. Always keep a cloth between her skin and the ice
pack.
_1__ Stretch the cramp muscle and gently rub it to help it relax.
3. One fine afternoon while having a Football game in a P.E class, Leo accidentally kicked
Neal’s left knee while tackling the ball and suffered a knee injury. What is the best
procedure to observe when treating the said injury? Apply the RICE principle.
_3__ Bandage his knee firmly and extend the wrapping down the lower leg.
_4__ Elevate his injured leg.
_1__ Rest the joint at first.
_5__ Don’t massage his joint, as this encourages bleeding and swelling.
_2__ Reduce pain, swelling and internal bleeding with ice-packs, applied for 15
minutes every couple of hours.
4. In a sunny afternoon, Geraldine felt dizzy and was sweating out all over her body to the
extent that she almost fainted on her way back to their classroom after their P.E. class.
What could be the reason of Geraldine’s condition?
_4_ Have her drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine.
_6__ Monitor her carefully.
_2__ Lay her down and elevate the legs and feet slightly.
_3__ Remove tight or heavy clothing.
_5__ Cool her by spraying or sponging with cool water and fanning.
_1__ Move her out of the heat and into a shady or air-conditioned room.