MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 20 of 30
After an extremity fracture has been immobilized, the responder should check for circulation:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Distal to the injury.
After immobilization, it is vital to check the neurovascular status distal to the injury site. This ensures that the splinting process has not impaired circulation or nerve function in the hand or foot.
All Options
A
At the site of the fracture. 20 Musculoskeletal - Lower Limbs
B
Distal to the injury.
(Correct Answer)
C
In the injured limb only.
D
Proximal to the injury.
Detailed Explanation & Context
After immobilization, it is vital to check the neurovascular status distal to the injury site. This ensures that the splinting process has not impaired circulation or nerve function in the hand or foot.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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