The MOST significant hazard associated with splinting is:
A. delaying transport of a critically injured patient.
B. compression of nerves, tissues, and vasculature.
C. reduction in circulation distal to the injury site.
D. aggravation of the injury or worsened pain.
Ans: A. delaying transport of a critically injured patient.
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a. Elderly b. Pediatric c. Large arm adult d. Thigh
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A) Blood glucose level B) Breathing C) Appearance D) Circulation
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a. Increase medication errors. b. Help to avoid readmissions. c. Inhibit accurate diagnostic evaluations. d. Increase health care costs.
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a. low-contrast b. high-contrast c. light d. none of the above