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ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 1 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam
Question #: 81
Topic #: 1
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The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Marla
2 months ago
Totally agree, compression and cold is key!
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Bernardo
2 months ago
I thought heat was better for injuries?
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Edgar
3 months ago
Elevation is important too, but cold is a must!
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Nilsa
3 months ago
Really? Cold for an injury? Sounds odd.
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Tomoko
3 months ago
Compression and cold is the way to go!
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Flo
3 months ago
I definitely remember that compression is important, but I can't remember if it should be paired with cold or heat for the best results.
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Bettina
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought heat was more for chronic injuries, but I can't recall the exact details for acute ones.
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Doyle
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like compression and cold were mentioned as key components for initial treatment.
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Katie
4 months ago
I think I remember something about using cold for acute injuries, but I'm not sure if it's just cold or if it should be combined with something else.
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Ettie
4 months ago
Easy peasy, the answer is D - compression and cold. That's the classic first aid treatment for sprains, strains, and other acute joint injuries. Gotta love those RICE protocols!
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Celestina
4 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is remembering the RICE acronym - rest, ice, compression, and elevation. So the answer has to be either C or D, since those involve compression. I'm leaning towards D since cold is more commonly used than heat for acute injuries.
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Shawnda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I know RICE is the standard, but I can't remember if it's compression and heat or compression and cold. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Bettyann
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A - compression combined with short intervals of cold and heat. That's the standard RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) approach for acute joint injuries.
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Nicholle
5 months ago
I think Eric and Gayla are correct. Compression and cold is the way to go for acute joint injuries.
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Lezlie
5 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's A) Compression combined with short intervals of cold and heat.
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Gayla
6 months ago
I agree with Eric. Compression and cold helps reduce swelling and pain.
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Eric
7 months ago
I think the answer is D) Compression and cold.
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