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:
3. What is different about applying the ischial strap of a Hare traction splint and the four Velcro straps?
4. When do you check the distal pulse when applying the Hare traction splint?
5. Once traction has been properly applied, should you loosen it?
6. When applying a litter bar to a standard litter, the bar should be positioned:
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