Which statement best defines the RICE acronym?

• A. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
• B. RICE stands for Rest, Increase, Cold, Elevate
• C. RICE stands for Run, Ice, Compress, Elevate
• D. RICE stands for Relax, Ice, Cold, Elevate

Answer: (A)

RICE is a basic first-aid approach for managing acute soft-tissue injuries to control swelling and pain. It stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Rest helps prevent further injury by avoiding activities that aggravate the area. Ice reduces swelling and numbs pain when applied correctly. Compression provides gentle pressure to limit edema and helps stabilize the injured area. Elevation uses gravity to encourage fluid drainage and further decrease swelling.

The best statement is the one that uses these four terms together, because it directly names the standard sequence of steps for immediate care. Other options replace one or more terms with unrelated ideas like Increase, Run, Relax, or Cold, which do not describe the same management technique. If you apply RICE as described, you’re following a consistent, commonly taught method for the early treatment of many common injuries.