Question

Which of the following procedures are not included under P.R.I.C.E. treatment of sports injuries?
(A) Rest
(B) Recovery
(C) ICE
(D) Combination
(E) Evaluation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (D) and (E) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (B) and (C) only
• D. (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The P.R.I.C.E. acronym for sports injury treatment comprises:

• Protection: Shielding the injured area to prevent further harm.
• Rest: Allowing the body to heal by avoiding strenuous activities.
• Ice: Applying cold to alleviate swelling and pain.
• Compression: Utilizing pressure to minimize swelling.
• Elevation: Positioning the injured part above heart level to reduce swelling.

Examining the provided choices:

• (A) Rest - A component of P.R.I.C.E.
• (B) Recovery - Related but not explicitly part of P.R.I.C.E.
• (C) ICE - A component of P.R.I.C.E.
• (D) Combination - Not part of the acronym or specific treatment.
• (E) Evaluation - Crucial but not included in the P.R.I.C.E. acronym.

The procedures not covered by P.R.I.C.E. are:

• (B) Recovery
• (D) Combination
• (E) Evaluation

Consequently, the correct selection is: (B), (D), and (E) exclusively.