MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 16 of 30
After discovering a possible fracture you should assess which of the following before and after splinting:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Capillary refill, pulse, and sensation
Assessing neurovascular status—specifically Pulse, Motor function, and Sensation (PMS)—is mandatory before and after splinting to ensure that the splint has not compromised blood flow or nerve integrity.
All Options
A
Pulse, motor function, sensation.
B
Capillary refill, pulse, and sensation
(Correct Answer)
C
Sensation, morbidity, protrusion.
D
Crepitus, resistance, pain.
Detailed Explanation & Context
Assessing neurovascular status—specifically Pulse, Motor function, and Sensation (PMS)—is mandatory before and after splinting to ensure that the splint has not compromised blood flow or nerve integrity.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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