Group 10 · First aid · Question 12 of 51

When an injured person has an open fracture of a limb, first aid requires you to:

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and immobilize the injured limb.

Explanation

With an open fracture, cover the wound with a sterile dressing to protect it from infection, and immobilize the injured limb so the bone fragments do not move and do more harm. Raising the limb or pressing directly on the wound can shift the fragments.

Source: the official question bank of the Road Police of Armenia (roadpolice.am (opens in a new tab))

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