NREMT Paramedic

Category - Trauma

When you find that bones in a joint have become displaced from their original anatomic position, this is known as:
  1. Strain
  2. Sprain
  3. Dislocation
  4. Compression injury
Explanation
Answer: C - When bones in a joint are displaced it is known as dislocation. Dislocations can happen from several causes and should not be relocated in the field. Simply, build up around the dislocation with bulky dressings and make the patient as comfortable as possible.
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