A traction splint may be used on which of the following musculoskeletal injuries?
A) Suspected multiple fractures of the femur, tibia, and fibula
B) Possible fracture of the femur
C) Possible fracture of the cervical spine
D) Possible fracture of the humerus
Question 2
You are called to the scene of a 16-year-old female patient complaining of severe lower quadrant abdominal pain. The patient states she is sexually active. Upon palpation, you observe rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant. You suspect:
A) appendicitis. B) cholecystitis. C) ectopic pregnancy. D) renal colic.
Many hobbies and leisure activities have some risk of health-related injuries
Traction is the application of a pulling force to maintain bone alignment during fracture healing. D
Acceleration–deceleration injuries
Massage is routinely incorporated into the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
Traction neck with head in neutral position. With recipient’s face directly up, hold head at ...
Typical injuries of an unrestrained driver.