The basic principle to splinting a suspected fracture is:
A) splint the joint above and below the fracture site.
B) always use the traction splint when a femur is fractured.
C) splinting takes priority over bandaging to preserve limb function.
D) all of the above are true.
A
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If you mix 222 grams of an ointment base with 18 grams of a 5% ointment, the resulting 240 gm would be:
A) 3.75%. B) 37.5%. C) 0.375%. D) 0.038%.
All of the following are signs of inadequate breathing EXCEPT:
A) cyanosis. B) ventilatory rate of 14. C) apnea. D) use of accessory muscles.
The Patient Hygiene Performance Index (PHP) assesses the extent of ________
A) Plaque and debris B) Gingival inflammation C) Plaque D) Gingival bleeding E) All of the above
Which step should be performed before beginning search and rescue?
a. perform a risk-benefit analysis b. deploy a hose line or tagline c. perform primary survey d. go directly to the most severely threatened area of the structure