A Patient Has Had Part of His Right Thumb Amputated

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The EMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:

• A) places the thumb in ice water.
• B) keeps the thumb warm during transport.
• C) places the thumb in sterile saline.
• D) wraps it in a dry sterile dressing.

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