To properly apply a figure eight splint, an OEC Technician ...

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To properly apply a figure eight splint, an OEC Technician should:
 
  a. tighten the cravats so that the position of the shoulders is the same as if the patient were sitting normally.
  b. not use a cravat that is wider than 1 inch.
  c. place the cravat directly over the fracture to splint it.
  d. tighten the figure eight until the patient's shoulders are pulled back tightly.

Question 2

An air splint is a dual-walled, tube-shaped device used to temporarily immobilize a long bone. Which of the following statements about air splints is false?
 
  a. They may help control bleeding by applying constant, external pressure to a wound.
  b. They are most often used to immobilize injuries located distal to the elbow or the knee.
  c. They are inexpensive and easier to clean than other types of splints.
  d. They are made of a tough fibrous material that is difficult to puncture.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d