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Author Question: An open fracture occurs when: A) the bone is split lengthwise. B) the skin over a fracture is ... (Read 68 times)

jho37

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on: Jul 12, 2018
An open fracture occurs when:
 
  A) the bone is split lengthwise.
  B) the skin over a fracture is broken and the broken bone protrudes from the skin.
  C) there is swelling, pain, change in color of skin, and deformity but no bleeding.
  D) none of the above.

Question 2

When an artery is cut, it is necessary to apply:
 
  A) a blood pressure cuff inflated to 120.
  B) a tourniquet.
  C) pressure over pressure points if bleeding does not stop.
  D) direct pressure.


amanda_14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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