Question

To realign an​ extremity, an EMT grasps the distal extremity while a partner places one hand above and one hand below the injury​ site, and​ THEN:
a. the partner immobilizes the site with a splint before the first EMT creates gentle manual traction in the direction of the long axis of the extremity.
b. each EMT exerts gentle manual traction on either side of the injured site until the limb snaps into place.
c. the partner supports the site while the first EMT creates gentle manual traction in the direction of the long axis of the extremity.
d. each EMT pulls in a sudden sharp motion away from the site of injury along the long axis of the extremity.

Answer 1

Answer:

C)  The partner supports the site while the first EMT creates gentle manual traction in the direction of the long axis of the extremity

Explanation:

For realign an extemity, The partner supports the site while the first EMT creates gentle manual traction in the direction of the long axis of the extremity. If the first EMT feels resistance or appears that the bone ends will come through the skin, the EMT should stop realigment and splint the extremity in the position found. If isn´t feeling any resistance the EMT should maintain gentle traction until the extremity is properly align and splinted