Question

Splinting is used to immobilize the injured area, so that it cannot move. The splint should be

A- directly on the injured area
B- taped above and below the injury
C- taped above but on the injured area
D- taped below and on the injured area

Answer 1

The splint should be above and below the injury. For example, if the lower leg is broken, the splint should immobilize both the ankle and the knee. So the answer is B. Hope this helps