Quiz: 2Fractures

You have been at the park and Ben has just fallen off a log. He can’t move his leg and you suspect it might be broken. You know you need to splint the leg but you have no first aid kit on you. What is the best option around to do?

Which of the following parts of the body is it ok to treat yourself for bone breakage before seeking medical attention

It is good to use a cold pack on a fracture.

All suspected broken bones should be treated by paramedics and rushed to hospital in an ambulance.

If a child has a suspected broken bone but the site is bleeding you should deal with the bleeding before the broken bone.

If a child has a suspected fracture, you should try to get them to eat and drink to prevent them from fainting due to the shock of the injury.