A new EMT who is treating a suspected femur injury asks his partner,"How much traction should I pull? " The partner's BEST reply is which of the following?

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The amount of traction applied to a suspected femur injury should be roughly 10% of the patient's body weight and not exceed 15 pounds. This provides the appropriate amount of traction without causing further harm to the patient. Option A is incorrect because a traction splint does provide true traction, and countertraction is used to prevent the patient's body from moving while the splint is in place. Option B is incorrect because the amount of traction applied should not be solely based on relieving the patient's pain. Option D is incorrect because 15 pounds may be too much for some patients and could potentially cause more harm.

A New EMT Who Is Treating a Suspected Femur Injury