Question 20 of 30
After an extremity fracture has been immobilized, the responder should check for circulation:
A
In the injured limb only.
B
Distal to the injury.
C
Proximal to the injury.
D
At the site of the fracture. 20 Musculoskeletal - Lower Limbs
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Distal to the injury..
After immobilization, it is vital to check the neurovascular status distal to the injury site. This ensures that the splinting process has not impaired circulation or nerve function in the hand or foot.