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Mr3Hunna

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You are working in the first-aid room when a patient arrives with an open injury of the left lower leg. Which of the following observations would indicate that the extremity was improperly splinted?
 
  a. The splint has immobilized the ankle, knee, and hip regions.
  b. Ice packs wrapped in towels have been applied to the skin between the splints.
  c. The patient is able to flex her left ankle when directed to do so.
  d. The skin of the left foot is red and swollen and a pedal pulse is present.

Question 2

Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician has a good understanding of the proper care of a possible joint dislocation?
 
  a. If a joint injury is suspected, ice packs, but not splints, are indicated.
  b. The care for a patient with a joint injury is similar to that for a fracture.
  c. If a distal pulse is absent, three attempts to straighten the joint can be made.
  d. Warm packs, not cold packs, are indicated for a patient with a possible joint injury.


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zhanghao

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


Mr3Hunna

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018
Happy to help you


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