Question 82 · LEK · Limb injuries
The first aid in the case of humerus fracture is to put the immobilizing dressing on:
- A. the arm.
- B. the arm and the elbow joint.
- C. the arm and the shoulder joint.
- D. the arm, the elbow and the shoulder joints.
- E. the arm, the elbow and the shoulder joints, as well as the radiocarpal joint.
Hint
Apply the general first-aid rule for immobilising a fractured long bone.
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