When providing first aid for the broken bone pictured, what is an important consideration?Immobilize the arm using the areas above and below the break.Push the bone back through the skin before splinting.Apply a tourniquet to the arm to stop the bleeding before immobilizing.Align the break before splinting and wrapping the wound.
Answer
A
Immobilize the arm using the areas above and below the break.
B
Push the bone back through the skin before splinting.
C
Apply a tourniquet to the arm to stop the bleeding before immobilizing.
D
Align the break before splinting and wrapping the wound.
Explanation
For a broken bone, immobilize the injured area and the joints or areas above and below the break to limit movement. Do not push a protruding bone back through the skin or try to realign the fracture; cover an open wound with a clean dressing and seek emergency care. A tourniquet is used only for life-threatening bleeding, not routinely before immobilizing.
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