Injuries and Splinting Quiz

What should be checked before and after splinting of extremities distal to injury.

• Check for pulse, sensation, and movement

• Apply a tourniquet

• Immobilize the limb

• Elevate the extremity

A large triangular bandage or cloth device that is used to immobilize and support the forearm is called a:

• Sling

• Splint

• Cast

• Brace

Refers to an injured limb that is deformed and out of normal alignment.

• Fracture

• Sprain

• Angulation

• Contusion

A triangular bandage that is folded and used to tie dressings and splints in place is called a:

• Cravat

• Tourniquet

• Sling

• Gauze

Any device that is used to immobilize an injured extremity is called a:

• Splint

• Bandage

• Cast

• Brace

A broken bone with an associated break in the outer layers of the skin is known as:

• Simple fracture

• Open fracture

• Greenstick fracture

• Comminuted fracture

A large cravat used to secure a sling or splint to the body is called a:

• Bandage

• Sling

• Binder

• Swathe

The standard reference of position for the body in the study of anatomy is known as the:

• Anatomical Position

• Supine Position

• Prone Position

• Fetal Position

A broken bone that does not have an associated break in the outer layers of the skin is called a:

• Compound fracture

• Closed fracture

• Greenstick fracture

• Comminuted fracture

Refers to a hand or foot the position when splinting.

• Neutral position

• Position of function

• Extended position

• Relaxed position