A properly applied splint can alleviate all of the following complications of a musculoskeletal injury EXCEPT:
A) excessive movement. B) pain.
C) restricted blood flow. D) torn muscles.
D
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Basic rules for lifting do NOT include:
A. keeping your back straight. B. keeping your feet separated. C. bending from the hips and knees and getting close to the object. D. keeping your knees together.
A general principle for paramedics to follow regarding advance directives is that you should:
a. always follow the family's wishes. b. accept verbal DNR orders from other health care providers. c. when in doubt, resuscitate. d. under no circumstances accept any DNR order in the prehospital setting.
Which ambulatory aid is best suited for moving a mildly injured athlete from the field?
A. A cane B. A stretcher C. Manual conveyance D. Crutches
While caring for an 80-year-old man with a possible fractured arm, you discover other injury patterns that are suggestive of abuse. The patient is conscious and alert. You should:
A) splint the patient's arm, transport him to the hospital, and report your suspicions to the emergency department physician. B) advise the patient that you suspect he has been abused and that you are required by law to report this to the authorities. C) splint the patient's arm and contact his family to determine if they are aware of the fact that he has been physically abused. D) treat the patient's injury appropriately and then obtain his consent to report your suspicions to the emergency department physician.