Which one of the following statements shows that an EMT understands field care of a patient with a possible joint dislocation? A) "If a joint injury is suspected, ice packs and not splints are indicated." B) "Warm packs, not cold packs, are indicated for a patient with a possible joint injury." C) "If a distal pulse is absent, three attempts to straighten the joint can be made." D) "The care for a patient with a joint injury is identical to that of a fracture."
