Author Question: If you check for capillary refill and find that it is completely absent, you should: a. attempt ... (Read 89 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

If you check for capillary refill and find that it is completely absent, you should:

a. attempt to straighten the injured extremity to restore circulation
b. document it and continue normal care procedures
c. transport the person to the nearest hospital immediately
d. begin massaging the injured extremity to stimulate the blood vessels

Question 2

It is sometimes best to allow a child to self-splint a bone injury because:

a. it will prevent additional pain
b. it will naturally realign the extremity
c. you cannot obtain consent from a minor
d. a child's bones heal faster