Chains, Ropes, and Slings Test II
Source: Questions and answers from the National Safety Council


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Question 3 of 22

3.  A co-worker slips on a wet floor in the cafeteria and twists his ankle.  He asks for your help.  You make sure the area is safe, and you find that the man's ankle is swollen and discolored.  You shout for help, and someone brings you a First Aid Kit.  You put on personal protective equipment.  What should you do for his ankle injury?  (need help?)

Choices:
  1. place an ice bag over a towel on the ankle and don't try to move the ankle
  2. put a heat pack over a towel on the ankle and don't try to move the ankle
  3. tell the victim to move the ankle and walk around as much as possible to be sure it isn't broken
  4. put a heat pack over a towel on the ankle and have him move the ankle around to maintain blood flow


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