Essay Homework
After completing this reading, activities, and homework, answer the following questions.
Provide your answer in a well-developed paragraph of 75 to 100 words for each question. Type your responses into a Word document with your name, date, and the title of this assessment at the top of the page.
Casey, age 21, is the quarterback for a college football team. While passing the football to one of his teammates, he was tackled. After the tackle, he could not stand up. He sustained a couple of leg injuries including a fracture to his femur and strain to his hamstring muscle.
a. Describe a compound fracture. Discuss if it is likely that this is the type of fracture he sustained.
b. Defend your position on whether the femur should be immobilized before transporting Casey to the hospital. Be sure to provide details that support your position.
c. What is his level of risk for developing osteomyelitis?
d. What is the location of the hamstring muscle? What is the function of this muscle?
e. What resources did you use to reach the conclusions for each of these questions?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.