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One method for immobilizing a clavicle fracture is a figure eight splint. Which of the following statements about a figure eight splint is false?
 
  a. It is used to immobilize fractures of the proximal and middle thirds of the clavicle.
  b. It should not be used for fractures of the lateral one-third of the clavicle.
  c. This splint may immobilize the clavicle better than a sling and swathe does.
  d. This splint is useful for acromioclavicular (A/C) injuries.

Question 2

You are working with a candidate OEC Technician who is practicing the application of splints. When checking the sling and swathe that the candidate applied to an upper extremity, you note that it is not applied correctly. You point this out to the candidate and tell him that the purpose of a sling and swathe is to:
 
  a. hold an injured arm up so that the patient doesn't need to support it.
  b. prevent further movement of an injured extremity.
  c. hold a wooden splint in place.
  d. prevent the patient from using an injured arm when getting into a toboggan.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM


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