Which One of the Following Statements Shows That an EMT

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements shows that an EMT understands field care of a patient with a possible joint dislocation?

• A) "If a joint injury is suspected, ice packs and not splints are indicated."
• B) "The care for a patient with a joint injury is identical to that of a fracture."
• C) "If a distal pulse is absent, three attempts to straighten the joint can be made."
• D) "Warm packs, not cold packs, are indicated for a patient with a possible joint injury."

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