Which of the following is the appropriate time to use a traction splint?

A. Suspected injury to the foot
B. Suspected injury to the knee
C. Suspected isolated mid-shaft femur fractures
D. Suspected isolated pelvic fracture

Answer: C

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a. 60 x 109/L b. 6 x 109/L c. 0.6 x 109/L d. 0.16 x 109/L

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You have been called for a 2-year-old girl who has been sick for two days. In preparing to assess the patient, it is important that you recognize that patients in this age group generally:

A) Do not like having clothing removed B) Tolerate separation from their caregiver C) Have little fear of strangers D) Like to be touched

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