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4-17.
How should a suspected spinal fracture
victim be transported?
1.
Ensure immobilization on a rigid
backboard
2.
Place a pillow or adequate padding
under the neck
3.
Transport in the shock position
4.
Do all of the above
4-18.
Deformity at a joint, coupled with pain,
discoloration, and immobility of and
around the joint, is characteristic of which
of the following disorders?
1.
Dislocation
2.
Simple fracture
3.
Compound fracture
4.
Displaced fracture
4-19.
Of those listed below, which joints are the
most frequently dislocated?
1.
Sternal ribs, finger, and jaw
2.
Knee, hip, and elbow
3.
Knee, hip, shoulder, and jaw
4.
hip, shoulder, fingers and jaw
4-20.
To reduce a dislocated jaw, you should do
which of the following?
1.
Pull the chin forward and down
2.
Have a victim open his or her mouth
several times to affect reduction
3.
Grasp behind the front teeth and pull
forward
4.
Press down behind the last molars and
lift the chin
4-21.
In general, sprains and strains are injuries
to
1.
joints and muscles
2.
nerves and blood vessels
3.
bones and blood vessels
4.
bones and nerves
4-22.
The treatment for strains and sprains
includes all of the following EXCEPT
1.
radiographic evaluation
2.
immediate application of moist heat
3.
immobilization and rest
4.
elevation
IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-23
THROUGH 4-25, USE THE RULE OF NINES
AND FIGURE 4-48 IN THE TEXT TO
DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF INJURY BY
BODY SURFACE AREA, AND SELECT THE
MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER FROM THE
LIST ABOVE BASED ON THE
INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE QUESTION.
4-23.
A steam burn to the face, chest, abdomen,
and both arms.
1.
A
2.
B
3.
C
4.
D
4-24.
A sunburn to the back of both legs, both
arms, and the back.
1.
A
2.
B
3.
C
4.
D
A. 18%
B. 27%
C. 31.5%
D. 36%