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Where should extra padding be placed when splinting a fracture?
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∙ 10y ago
Joints and sensitive areas
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Where should you add extra padding when splinting a fracture?
To the joints and sensitive areas.
In the process of splinting an Airman's fracture of the lower leg where should the splint extend?
Extend from the groin to the end of the foot.
You're in the process of splinting an Airman's fracture of the lower leg The splint should extend from?
Above the Knee to Below the Ankle
You're in the process of splinting an Airman's fracture of the lower leg The splint should extend fro?
above the knee to below the ankle
When you have completed splinting an airman's arm fracture and are prepared to apply a sling and swath what are some true statements about what you should do next?
deffinitaly the splitting his arm
What is used to immobolize the extremity after a fracture has been splinted and sling applied?
If you are splinting an arm and have applied a sling you should also restrict motion with a swath.
You're in the process of splinting an airman's fractured lower leg Where should the splint extend to?
A splint for a fractured lower leg should extend from above the knee to below the ankle.The general rule of splinting is:Immobilise the bone, above and below the fracture,and immobilise the joints, above and below the fracture. If the fracture is compounded, (bone pierces through the skin),DO NOT push the bone backCover to prevent infection and make the splint the current shape of the legDO NOT manipulate the limb to suit the splint.
If you have completed splinting an aimans arm fracture what should you be aware of before applying a sling and swath?
Make sure there is a distal pulse from the splint prior to (and after) placing in a sling.
You completed splinting an Airman's arm fracture and are prepared to apply a sling and swath What statement is in correct?
A) Instead of reading the materials and learning the answer yourself you should try to get someone else to do your homework on the Internet.
Where do you splint a fractured lower leg?
The splint should extend from above the knee to below the ankle.The general rule of splinting is:Immobilize the bone (above and below the fracture) and immobilize the joints (above and below the fracture).If the fracture is compounded (bone pierces through the skin):DO NOT push the bone back. Cover to prevent infection and make the splint fit the current shape of the legDO NOT manipulate the limb to fit the splint.
When should a fracture be stabilized?
After you straighten the fracture
Should a fracture be washed?
A bone fracture should definitely be washed, but this is not a process that is done at home. If you are suffering from a bone fracture, immediatly seek treatment at an emergency room. ER staff will clean and set the fracture for you.
