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6. For a suspected forearm fracture, all of the following are appropriate first aid interventions except: a) Immobilizing the joints of the arm above and below the suspected fracture b) Elevate the arm if it does not cause increased pain c) Secure the splint snugly, but not tightly\ d) Use the shortest splint possible to prevent immobilization of the joints above and below the suspected fracture

6. For a suspected forearm fracture, all of the following are appropriate first aid interventions except: a) Immobilizing the joints of the arm above and below the suspected fracture b) Elevate the arm if it does not cause increased pain c) Secure the splint snugly, but not tightly\ d) Use the shortest splint possible to prevent immobilization of the joints above and below the suspected fracture

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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6. For a suspected forearm fracture, all of the following are appropriate first aid interventions except:

a) Immobilizing the joints of the arm above and below the suspected fracture
b) Elevate the arm if it does not cause increased pain
c) Secure the splint snugly, but not tightly\
d) Use the shortest splint possible to prevent immobilization of the joints above and below the suspected fracture

7. The first step to take when attempting to help a person who has sustained an animal bite is to:

a) Put a pressure dressing on the wound to control bleeding
b) Clean the wound thoroughly to prevent infection
c) Make sure the scene is safe
d) Attempt to catch the animal

8. If the victim has evidence of a head injury, you must also be suspicious of the possibility of:

a) Drug overdose
b) Heat exhaustion
c) Spinal injury
d) Hypothermia

9. Shock can happen as a result of prolonged bleeding.

a) True
b) False

10. Your coworker has accidentally cut his forearm with a utility knife. You can see the fat layer inside the wound, and it is bleeding heavily. Your most effective first aid measure is:

a) Applying direct pressure to the wound
b) Immediately applying a very tight tourniquet
c) Running cold water on the wound
d) Running warm water on the wound
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