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WorksheetsVacuum Splint Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
