Question 9 of 30
An atraumatic splint could be used for which of the following injuries?
A
A) A mid-shaft femur fracture
B
B) An ankle sprain
C
C) A wrist fracture
D
D) A rib fracture
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) A mid-shaft femur fracture.
An atraumatic splint, such as a Hare or Sager splint, is designed for immobilizing mid-shaft long bone fractures, particularly the femur, without causing further injury. Ankle sprains, wrist fractures, or rib fractures typically do not require this specialized type of splinting.