Which of the following splints should not be used to treat proximal forearm fractures?
a. A ladder splint that goes up to the axilla and down to the palm crease
b. A splint that prevents rotation of the forearm at the elbow
c. A sugar tong splint wrapped around the elbow and extending down to the palm crease
d. A splint that does not immobilize the elbow
Question 2
When it becomes apparent that the arm distal to an elbow injury has a CMS deficit, OEC Technicians should:
a. attempt to realign the injury when final definitive care by a physician is less than two hours away.
b. splint the arm with the elbow slightly flexed.
c. use only a sling so that no pressure that further compromises CMS is put on the elbow.
d. make one attempt to realign and restore CMS before splinting.
muscles of forearm
Different types of bone fractures
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