MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 17 of 30
A worker has had his hand caught in a car door. You suspect several fractured bones in the hand. The hand should be splinted:
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Direct Answer
Option C: In the position of function.
When splinting a hand, it should always be positioned in the 'position of function,' which is a natural, slightly curved shape similar to holding a ball, to prevent stiffness and loss of dexterity.
All Options
A
With the fingers taped together.
B
Flat against the splint.
C
In the position of function.
(Correct Answer)
D
In a tight fist position.
Detailed Explanation & Context
When splinting a hand, it should always be positioned in the 'position of function,' which is a natural, slightly curved shape similar to holding a ball, to prevent stiffness and loss of dexterity.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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