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Title: Which one of the following would you do when caring for a fracture in a wilderness setting that you ...
Post by: zc323 on Feb 19, 2018
Which one of the following would you do when caring for a fracture in a wilderness setting that you would not normally do in other emergency settings?
 
  A) splint the fracture
  B) check for signs of impaired circulation
  C) realign an angulated fracture
  D) put direct pressure on a bleeding artery



There are four basic options for getting help in the wilderness. Which is not an option?
 
  A) treat the victim where you are
  B) tap out an SOS on a tree trunk
  C) send others to get help
  D) stay with the victim and call for help



If a victim dies in the wilderness, you could do any of the following except:
 
  A) encase the body in a sleeping bag.
  B) wrap the body in a tarp.
  C) wrap the body in a tent.
  D) wrap the body in a ground cloth.



Beyond normal treatment of shock, a special consideration for managing shock in a wilderness setting is:
 
  A) reducing the body's oxygen debt.
  B) maintaining the effective circulating volume of blood.
  C) maintaining body temperature.
  D) controlling bleeding.



Which of the following would not be a sign or symptom of an infected wound?
 
  A) redness
  B) hotness
  C) foul odor
  D) yellow color


Title: Which one of the following would you do when caring for a fracture in a wilderness setting that you ...
Post by: andrea63857 on Feb 19, 2018
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