Question 1663 Deck Safety

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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?

A the wound has been washed
B the fracture is immobilized
C the bone has been set
D radio advice has been obtained
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) the fracture is immobilized. The reasoning behind this is that with a compound fracture, where the bone has broken through the skin, it is critical to immobilize the fracture to prevent further damage and complications. Moving the person before the fracture is immobilized could cause the broken bone to further damage surrounding tissues and increase blood loss. Immobilizing the fracture is the priority action before considering other steps like washing the wound or obtaining radio advice. The other options are incorrect because washing the wound (A) should not be the first priority, setting the bone (C) requires specific medical training, and obtaining radio advice (D) should come after stabilizing the fracture.

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