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AEMT Chapter 33epiphyseal - ANS-A fracture that occurs in the growth section of child's bone, which may lead to
bone growth abnormalities, is called a(n) _______ fracture.
prevent conversion to an open fracture. - ANS-A young female has a closed, unstable deformity
to her left femur. In this situation, the primary reason for applying a splint is to:
Anterior dislocation of the humeral head - ANS-A 34-year-old male experienced an abduction
injury to his right arm. He is found in extreme pain, holding his injured arm in a fixed position
away from the chest wall. Your assessment reveals a bulge through the pectoralis major muscle
and a squared off appearance of the shoulder. What has MOST likely occured?
external leg rotation, with the injured leg shorter than the opposite leg. - ANS-A patient with a
displaced fracture of the proximal femur typically presents with:
tension or pressure in the affected extremity. - ANS-A patient with developing compartment
syndrome following a fracture typically complains of or presents with:
immobilize him on a long backboard, transport, and start a large-bore IV en route. - ANS-A
55-year-old male fell from the roof of his house and sustained a closed, displaced femur
fracture. He is restless, diaphoretic, and tachycardic. After appropriately managing his ABCs
and performing a rapid head-to-toe assessment, you should:
be alert for intrathoracic injuries - ANS-A 29-year-old male was struck in the upper back by a
solid object. During your assessment, you note ecchymosis, pain, and crepitus to the left
scapula. His blood pressure is 124/68 mm Hg, pulse is 110 and strong, and respirations are 24
breaths/min and labored. You should provide supplemental oxygen, immobilize his spine, and:
support the fracture site with one hand and apply gentle traction by grasping the humeral
condyles. - ANS-To align a sever deformity associated with a humeral shaft fracture, you should:
splint the arm in the position found and then transport immediately. - ANS-A 30-year-old male
fell while rollerblading and landed on his right arm. There is obvious deformity to the elbow, and
the patient complains of severe pain. The patient's hand is cool and pale, and his radial pulse is
difficult to palpate. The hospital is approximately 10 minutes away. You should:
immobilize her knee with a long board splint. - ANS-In the process of applying a splint on a
21-year-old female with an apparent dislocated patella, the patella spontaneously returns to its
normal position. You should:
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