Question

treating a broken bone
when providing first aid for the broken bone pictured, what is an important consideration?

• immobilize the arm using the areas above and below the break.
• push the bone back through the skin before splinting.
• apply a tourniquet to the arm to stop the bleeding before immobilizing.
• align the break before splinting and wrapping the wound.

Explanation:

When treating a broken bone, pushing the bone back through the skin can cause further injury and infection. Applying a tourniquet can cut off blood - supply and cause more harm. Aligning the break without proper knowledge can be dangerous. Immobilizing the area above and below the break helps prevent further damage to surrounding tissues and blood vessels.

Answer:

Immobilize the arm using the areas above and below the break.