You arrive on the scene of an emergency and notice that a patient's thigh is bruised and deformed. The patient is complaining of significant pain. You suspect a fractured femur. Which type of splint is preferred?

A) Rigid splint
B) Traction splint
C) Circumferential splint
D) Anatomic splint


Answer: B) Traction splint

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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