It is recommended that the Emergency Medical Responder use a
to splint an upper extremity injury.
A. circumferential splint
B. rigid bandage
C. traction splint
D. sling and swathe
Question 2
A 37-year-old woman, who is four months pregnant, is complaining of abdominal and pelvic pain after being assaulted in her home by a live-in boyfriend. During the assault, he struck her in the head, chest, and abdomen with his fists and a chair as she lay on the floor. There are no obvious threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation, and her vital signs are: pulse 124, respiration 22, blood pressure 114/68, and SpO2 97 on room air. Regarding your care of this patient, which of the following is needed?
A) Immobilization to the long board with it tilted left for transport
B) Immediate transport with care such as immobilization provided en route
C) Calming reassurance and transport quietly in a position of comfort
D) Application of a nonrebreather with high-concentration oxygen
Medical Alphabet
Recommended Dietary Allowances of Micronutrients (Continued)
Medical Terms and Corresponding Synonyms
Facility Emergency Response Plans. Courtesy of Chris Weber, Dr. Hazmat, Inc.
Medical Language (3rd Edition)
The Upper (A) and Lower (B) Respiratory Tracts (1 of 2)