Vacuum Splint Quiz

What is a vacuum splint used for?

• Immobilizing a bone or joint

• Treating a sprained muscle

• Reducing swelling in a joint

• Strengthening a fractured bone

What determines the size of a vacuum splint?

• The type of injury

• The age of the patient

• The location of the fracture

• The severity of the sprain

Which type of vacuum splint is suitable for a smaller child's leg?

• The larger one

• The smaller one

• Both can be used

• None of the above

In what situation can a person with a fibula fracture be transported to the emergency room without calling an ambulance?

• If the fracture is severe

• If the person can walk

• If the person can be immobilized

• If the person is unconscious

What should be secured when applying a vacuum splint for a lower leg fracture?

• Only the ankle

• Only the knee

• Both the ankle and knee

• Neither the ankle nor knee

What is the purpose of the beads inside a vacuum splint?

• To provide cushioning

• To absorb moisture

• To distribute air evenly

• To increase flexibility

How should the straps be secured around the thigh and leg?

• Very tight

• Moderately tight

• Loose

• Not necessary

What is the purpose of using a pump with a vacuum splint?

• To inflate the splint

• To draw air out of the splint

• To measure the pressure inside the splint

• To clean the splint

How can the air be released from the vacuum splint?

• By unscrewing a valve

• By cutting the wrap

• By deflating the beads

• By removing the straps

What should be checked after applying the vacuum splint?

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate

• Circulation to the toes

• Respiration rate