Fracture and Splinting Quiz

Which of the following is a sign of a potential fracture?

• Pain and tenderness

• Swelling and bruising

• Deformity of the affected area

• All of the above

The purpose of splinting a fracture is to:

• Increase mobility in the injured area

• Prevent further injury to surrounding tissues

• Reduce swelling

• Restore full function to the injured area

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When immobilizing a joint injury, you should:

• Always straighten the joint before applying a splint

• Immobilize the joint in the position found

• Apply traction to align the joint

• Ignore the joint and focus on the nearest bone

Which type of splint is most appropriate for a mid-shaft femur fracture?

• Rigid splint

• Traction splint

• Soft splint

When should you consider realigning an angulated long bone fracture?

• Only if it causes severe pain

• When distal pulses are absent and no resistance is felt

• Always before applying a splint

• Never, as EMTs are not permitted to realign fractures

A patient with a suspected pelvic fracture is best managed by:

• Rolling them onto their side to immobilize the pelvis

• Applying a pelvic binder or splint

• Splinting each leg individually

• Having them walk to the stretcher carefully

Which of the following is the most important initial action for a patient with a musculoskeletal injury?

• Apply a cold pack

• Assess for life-threatening conditions

• Apply a splint immediately

• Check for crepitus in the injured area

What is the appropriate treatment for an open fracture?

What is the appropriate action to take when dealing with a wound with exposed bone ends?

• Push the bone ends back into place and apply a sterile dressing

• Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and avoid applying pressure to the bone ends

• Splint the injury without covering the wound

• Irrigate the wound and apply a pressure dressing

When using a sling and swathe for an upper extremity injury, the primary purpose is to:

• Apply pressure to the injured site

• Immobilize the shoulder and arm

• Prevent shock in the patient

• Stabilize the wrist and hand only