AES Slings and Splints & Crutches questions well answered rated A+

AES Slings and Splints & Crutches splint - correct answer a rigid device that supports and immobilizes an injured body part; used to secure suspected bone or joint injuries; can be used with slings and bandages Procedure to Make a Splint - correct answer 1. Cleanse your hands 2. Locate a splint. If a commercial splint is not available, find materials that can support and immobilize the injury 3. Place a splint on each side of the limb. Avoid moving the limb as much as possible. Do not allow the splints to put any pressure on the injured area. 4. Pad the splints with thick dressings or towels and blankets. Apply an extra cushion at bony areas. Commercial splints may already contain padding 5. Tie strips of cloth or triangular bandages folded into cravats to secure the splints. Place ties above and below the upper and lower joints and one in the center of the splint. 6. Inside and below the splint, check the patient's circulation. Undo the ties immediately if any signs of poor circulation are present 7. If needed, get medical help. 8. Cleanse your hands. sling - correct answer a device used to keep an injured hand, forearm, arm, or shoulder immobilized Procedure to Make a Sling - correct answer 1. Cleanse your hands 2. Try to find help to immobilize the injured arm while you work. 3. If a commercial sling is available, follow the manufacturer's instructions 4. If creating a sling using a triangular bandage, drape one corner of the bandage over the shoulder opposite of the injury with the long side of the bandage facing the uninjured arm 5. Drape the short edge of the bandage across the patient's chest and under the injured arm. Avoid moving the injured arm as much as possible. Take the corner of the long side of the bandage that is hanging in front of the patient and fold it up over the injured arm towards the shoulder of the injured side 6. Check that the patient's hand is elevated above the elbow by about five to six inches. The fingers should be exposed at the end of the bandage 7. Tie the two ends of the bandage behind the neck. Do not allow the knot to rest against a bone. 8. If possible, place padding under the knot 9. At the elbow, find the point of the bandage. Fold it forward and pin it in place. Place your hand between the sling and the patient's skin to protect the patient from injury. If a pin is not available, twist the point of the bandage and then tie it in a knot 10. Inside and below the sling, check the patient's circulation. Undo the sling immediately if any signs of poor circulation are present 11. If needed, get medical help 12. Cleanse your hands. false - correct answer T/F: After applying a sling, make sure the patient's hand is elevated above the elbow by two inches. crutches - correct answer supports that help a patient ambulate, or walk axillary - correct answer type of crutches placed in the underarms, with the patient's weight being applied to the hands; should reach two inches below the patient's underarm; handle should fall comfortably at the patient's wrist. forearm - correct answer type of crutches where a patient inserts arms through holders, grasps handles, and then supports weight on the hands; handle should fall to just above the patient's hand, when the arms are down and extended platform - correct answer type of crutches designed for patients who cannot grasp handles or bear weight on their hands. The patient rests the forearm on a flat surface at the top of the crutch and then bears weight on the forearm; top of the platform should reach the patient's elbows four point - correct answer gait used for patients who can bear weight on both legs three point - correct answer gait used for patients who can bear weight on only one leg.