14.
You are splinting a fracture of the lower extremity. You should secure the splints
a. Above the fracture site.
b. On the fracture site.
c.
Below the fracture site.
d. a and c above.
e. a, b, and c above.
15.
When applying a splint, what can you do to help maintain blood circulation?
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16.
Which of the following indicate poor blood circulation?
a. Pulse is rapid.
b. Skin is cool to the touch.
c.
Skin appears reddish.
d. Blanch test results in a rapid return of color to the tested nail bed.
e. All of the above.
17,
When applying a splint, areas such as the knee and armpit require:
a. No padding.
b. Less padding than the rest of the splinted body part.
c.
More padding that the rest of the splinted body part.
18.
You are applying a swathe to a soldier with a fractured upper arm. Should the
swathe cover the fracture site?
a. Yes.
b. No.
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