The National Ski Patrol's current recommendation regarding ski boot removal when applying a traction splint is:
a. that removal is determined by the weather conditions and the extent of the patient's injuries.
b. to leave the boot on until you have at least two other patrollers to help with its removal.
c. that removal should occur in a warm environment, so it should occur as soon as possible after you reach the first aid room.
d. to leave the boot on if the patient is to be placed in a traction splint in the outdoor environment, unless the local medical director approves doing otherwise.
Question 2
The inside layer of a joint capsule where cells make a viscous fluid for lubricating the joint is the:
a. synovium.
b. cartilage.
c. callus.
d. fascia.
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