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savannahhooper

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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.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
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