Which of the following splinting devices would be MOST appropriate to use for a patient who has an open fracture of the forearm with external bleeding?
A. Sling and swathe
B. Air splint
C. Vacuum splint
D. Cardboard splint
Ans: B. Air splint
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a. stain b. plaque c. calculus d. tartar
The __________ is a cagelike form providing a protective framework around the pulmonary and cardiovascular structures
A) sternum B) manubrium C) bony thorax D) xiphoid process
How many milliliters per kilogram (mL/kg) of blood are contained within the average adult male's body?
A. 60 B. 70 C. 80 D. 90