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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