Splinting Flashcard

Front

A device used to immobilize a body part to reduce pain and injury is called a(n)

Back

Splint

Front

What items can be used as a splint if you did not have one on hand? Rolled-up magazines, newspapers, broom handles, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

Checking _______ pulses (farther away) once the splint is in place is done to make sure there is still adequate blood flow.

Back

Distal

Front

What is the most common way to immobilize an injury?

Back

Splinting

Front

You should always splint joints ______ and _______ the injured site.

Back

above and below

Front

A ______ fracture is one that does not have a wound.

Back

Closed

Front

An ______ or compound fracture where the bones protrude from the skin causing a wound.

Back

Open

Front

Explain the importance of immobilizing a fractured limb before splinting.

Back

To prevent further damage and reduce pain, stabilize the injury site, and minimize complications during splinting.

Front

What is the purpose of using a splint?

Back

To reduce pain in the patient, To prevent further orthopedic injury, To immobilize the joint above and below the injury.

Front

The natural position of a body part is called the:

Back

Position of function