You arrive on the scene to help another crew with the extrication from an attic of a female patient who fell while retrieving holiday decorations. As a result of the fall, she has an open fracture to her left lower leg. The patient has been fully immobilized to a long board and has a rigid splint in place to her left leg. Which one of the following would indicate the extremity has been 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 foot is red and swollen with a weak pedal pulse noted.
Question 2
You respond to a construction site on a very hot summer day for a person not acting right. You find a 38-year-old male patient seated in a work vehicle with the air conditioner on maximum. Coworkers state the patient was working for the last 2 hours pouring concrete when he started speaking gibberish and nearly collapsed. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli. Your initial vital signs are blood pressure 90/60, pulse 136, and respiratory rate 24. The patient's skin is cool to the touch and dry but his shirt is wet with visible salt rings. Which is the best treatment for the patient?
A) Apply high-concentration oxygen and rapidly transport to the nearest medical facility.
B) Have the patient sip water slowly to replace what he has lost.
C) Have the patient drink at least 1 liter of water to replace what he has lost.
D) Cool the patient with tepid water.
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Patient Teaching
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An ultrasound being performed on a patient.
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
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