Assignment: Splinting Extremities
Instructions
Read Splinting Extremities in the textbook before starting the assignment. The answers for this assignment are in the textbook.
Q 1 - 4
What four reasons are given for splinting?
Q 5 - 7
In the Examples of Splints Fig. 16-1 what are the 3 types of splints?
Q 8
A ________ splint is almost always available because it uses the body itself as the splint.
Q 9
Before moving the victim, all fractures and dislocations should be ______.
Q 10
When applying a splint to an open wound, the first step is to ________.
Q 11
To determine what to splint, use the rule of_______.
Q 12 - 14
The acronym CSM represents _________, _________ and ____________.
Q 15 - 18
After the splint has been applied and CSM checked, use ______, _______, ______ and ______ on the injured part.
Q 19
Open, triangular bandages can be used as a _______ for injuries to the arm, wrist, clavicle, or shoulder areas.
Q 20
A ______ is used in conjunction with a sling to further stabilize the injured body part.
Q 21
In the case of a pelvis or hip fracture, treat for shock do not lift the legs and wait for EMS. Pelvis and hip fractures require the use of a ________ board
Q 22
Traction splints are seldom available except on ________ and require special training.
Q 23 - 25
If an injured knee is straight, splint it _______. If it is bent splint it _______. In the textbook illustrations, ______ bandages and a board are used to splint the knee.
Q 26 - 27
Treat ankle and foot injuries with the _______ procedures. To further stabilize, wrap a _________ around the ankle and foot and tie with cravats.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
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