NREMT Paramedic Trauma Exam Prep

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You are called to the scene of a 30-year-old male whose arm has been run over by a golf cart.

There is an obvious deformity to the upper arm and significant bleeding distal to the deformity.

Which of these would not be an appropriate intervention for this patient?

Elevation of the extremity
Splinting of the deformity
Bandaging and pressure on the bleeding
Transport to a trauma center

Explanation

Answer: A- Elevation of the extremity would not be appropriate due to the nature of the other injuries.

Bleeding control is required, and stabilizing the deformity with a splint can be performed prior to transporting to a trauma center.

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