A patient fell and sustained an open fracture of the left humerus. Assessment reveals that the bone has pulled back into the arm. Bleeding from the site is controlled. For which of the following reasons would splinting the left arm benefit this patient?
a. A splint decreases the likelihood of further injury to nerves and blood vessels.
b. A splint starts the process of healing by aligning and connecting the bone ends.
c. A splint eliminates the possibility of infection through the open wound.
d. A splint converts the open fracture to a closed fracture.
Question 2
A patient with a closed fracture to the mid-forearm has been properly splinted when which of the following structures have been immobilized?
a. The wrist and forearm
b. The wrist, forearm, and elbow
c. The elbow and forearm
d. The shoulder, elbow, and forearm
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