Treating Fractures in the Field

Lesson 3: Traction Splints

Exercises: Lesson 3

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EXERCISES, LESSON 3

 

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that best answers the exercise or best completes the incomplete statement or by writing the answer in the space provided.

 

After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly, reread the material referenced with the solution.

 

 

1. The Hare traction splint is used to immobilize a fractured __________________.

 

 

2. When adjusting the Hare traction splint for use, the splint should reach from the

ischium of the:

a. Injured leg to the bottom of the casualty's foot.

 

b. Injured leg to 8 to 12 inches below the casualty's foot.

 

c. Uninjured leg to the bottom of the casualty's foot.

 

d. Uninjured leg to 8 to 12 inches below the casualty's foot.

 

3. What is different about applying the ischial strap of a Hare traction splint and the

four Velcro straps?

a. The ischial strap is applied before traction is applied using the ratchet

mechanism and the Velcro straps are applied after traction has been applied

mechanically.

 

b. The Velcro straps are applied before traction is applied using the ratchet

mechanism and the ischial strap is applied after traction has been applied

mechanically.

 

4. When do you check the distal pulse when applying the Hare traction splint?

a. After securing the padded half-ring to the casualty's thigh.

 

b. After pulling manual traction.

 

c. After securing the ischial strap and after securing each Velcro strap.

 

d. Pulse check is not needed when applying the Hare traction splint.

 

 

5. Once traction has been properly applied, should you loosen it?

a. Yes, when the casualty is transferred to a standard litter.

 

b. No.

 

6. When applying a litter bar to a standard litter, the bar should be positioned:

a. On the litter poles 8 to 12 inches before the end of the canvas bed.

 

b. On the litter poles at the end of the canvas bed.

 

c. On the litter handles 6 to 8 inches beyond the end of the canvas bed.

 

d. Under the casualty's head.

 

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