28 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 28
Place a rigid splint along the inside of the arm from the hand to the armpit.
Secure with a roller bandage or several cravat bandages.
Check CSM.
splinting a knee in the straight position
splinting an elbow in the straight position
splinting a knee in the bent position
splinting an elbow in the bent position
Definition 2 of 28
Reduce pain.
Prevent damage to muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.
Prevent a closed fracture from becoming an open fracture.
Reduce bleeding and swelling.
Prevent a fractured bone from moving into soft tissues.
humerus splinting
femur splinting
reasons to splint
to apply a splint
, Definition 3 of 28
Place a rigid splint from the upper arm to the wrist.
Tie the splint with cravat bandages.
Place arm in a sling
Check CSM
splinting a knee in the bent position
splinting an elbow in the bent position
splinting a knee in the straight position
splinting an elbow in the straight position
Definition 4 of 28
Place a rigid splint under the leg that extends from the buttocks to beyond the foot.
Place cravat bandages under the rigid splint.
Place soft padding under the knee and ankle.
Tie the cravat bandages.
Do not tie the knots over the injured area.
splinting a knee in the bent position
splinting a knee in the straight position
splinting an elbow in the bent position
splinting an elbow in the straight position