Traction splinting a fractured femur will realign the bone and:
A. Allow the patient to be transported without pain.
B. Reduce blood loss into the thigh.
C. Prevent marrow damage at the fracture location.
D. Prevent the need for surgery.
Answer: B. Reduce blood loss into the thigh.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following would NOT be considered an internal customer in a pharmacy practice?
A) The patient B) The pharmacist C) Employees from other departments D) Upper management
Epidurals are the only parenteral dosage form that must be preservative free
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) heavy timber construction avoids:
A. having open crawl spaces. B. using flame-retardant materials. C. using noncombustible materials. D. concealed spaces under floors and roofs.
What is the normal ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3 in the plasma of arterial blood?
a. 20:1 c. 10:1 b. 1:20 d. 1:10