Question

1. A person attempting to leap a 4 foot gate catches one foot and falls hard on the other side. They appear to be unable to get up. The person says their left leg and arm both hurt. When you check, you find that they are unable to more their leg, which is beginning to swell. Their left arm looks deformed at the shoulder, and there is no sensation in the fingers of that arm. the arm is beginning to look bruised an is painful. The person says they are a little nauseated and dizzy. There is also a scrape on their hand. Based on this information answer questions.

   1. What type of injury does the person likely have?

   2. Identify the signs and symptoms to support your answer

   3. Describe the steps you would take to help them

   4. List two specific signs and symptoms of a fractured femur

   5. list 3 types of splints that can be used to mobilize an extremity

   6. What are the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury?

Answer 1

The signs and symptoms of a fractured femur includes :

• The injured leg seems to be shorter than the normal leg.
• Inability to move the fractured part due time severe pain.