Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1619 (Set 50)

Unless there is danger of further injury, a person with a compound fracture should not be moved until bleeding is controlled and what action is taken?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — the fracture is immobilized

Immobilizing a fracture prior to movement prevents sharp bone ends from severing surrounding blood vessels, nerves, or piercing the skin, converting a closed injury into a severe compound fracture.

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