Sam Splint Quiz

What is the purpose of splinting?

• To delay surgery

• To increase movement

• To immobilize a fracture

• To cause further damage

What is the principle of splinting when dealing with a fractured bone?

• Splint from the joint above to the joint below

• Splint from the joint below to the joint above

• Splint from the middle of the bone

• Do not use a splint for fractured bones

What should be checked before manipulating an arm for splinting?

• Blood pressure

• Circulation, motor, and sensory (CMS)

• Respiration rate

• Temperature

What is the purpose of the metal core inside the Sam splint?

• To make it rigid

• To make it colorful

• To make it heavier

• To make it flexible

What is the recommended position for splinting an extremity?

• In a position of comfort for the patient

• In a position of discomfort for the patient

• In a position that causes pain

• In a random position

What is the purpose of leaving the wound exposed when splinting a long area?

• To make the patient uncomfortable

• To continue to reassess and check for pulses

• To prevent reassessment

• To hide the wound

What is the purpose of using a Sam splint as a C-collar?

• To immobilize the neck in case of a spinal fracture

• To increase neck movement

• To use it as a hat

• To cause discomfort to the patient

What is the recommended method for splinting a lower leg?

• Twist and shout method

• Sugar tong method

• U-splint method

• Fold and throw method