Force Is Often Applied by a Splint by Three Points

question 2

Multiple Choice

Force is often applied by a splint by three points of pressure.If a splint has two points of pressure,one above and one below the involved joint,the third point is often near or close to the joint.The amount of pressure at that third point is _____________.

• A) Less than the sum of the other two points
• B) More than the sum of the other two points
• C) Equal to the sum of the other two points
• D) The same amount as each of the other two points
• E) The same amount as the proximal point

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