Author Question: You are demonstrating boot removal to a class of OEC candidates. While explaining Rescuer 1's role, ... (Read 18 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are demonstrating boot removal to a class of OEC candidates. While explaining Rescuer 1's role, you indicate that his first task is to:

a. unbuckle or unlace the boot.
b. check the patient's CMS.
c. stabilize the patient's leg and ankle.
d. remove the boot.

Question 2

An airplane splint is useful for immobilizing certain types of musculoskeletal injuries. Which of the following statements concerning an airplane splint is not correct?

a. It can be used to immobilize either shoulder injuries or knee injuries.
b. It is considered a rigid splint.
c. It is used only for injuries that must be maintained at a 90-degree angle.
d. It is generally considered more difficult to use than a blanket roll.