NREMT Paramedic

Category - Trauma

What is the percentage of a patient’s body weight in which traction must be applied to a patient with a mid-shaft femur fracture?
  1. 5%
  2. 10%
  3. 15%
  4. 20%
Explanation
Answer: B - 10% of the patient’s weight must be applied in traction against the fracture.
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