Reassess __________ before and after applying a splint.

Reassess __________ before and after applying a splint.

• A. ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
• B. PMS (Pulse, motor, sensory)
• C. Vital signs
• D. CSM (Circulation, Sensation, Movement)

Answer: (B)

Reassessing Pulse, Motor, and Sensory of the injured limb before and after splinting focuses on the distal neurovascular status. Pulse checks confirm that blood is still reaching the limb; motor testing shows whether the nerves and muscles responsible for movement are intact; sensory evaluation ensures sensation is preserved. Immobilization can affect circulation or compress nerves, so establishing a baseline and then rechecking after splinting helps detect any deterioration or new deficits, prompting adjustments or removal if needed. While the other options touch on overall patient status or use a similar three-part assessment, the standard approach for evaluating limb integrity around splinting is Pulse, Motor, Sensory.

Reassessing Pulse, Motor, and Sensory of the injured limb before and after splinting focuses on the distal neurovascular status. Pulse checks confirm that blood is still reaching the limb; motor testing shows whether the nerves and muscles responsible for movement are intact; sensory evaluation ensures sensation is preserved. Immobilization can affect circulation or compress nerves, so establishing a baseline and then rechecking after splinting helps detect any deterioration or new deficits, prompting adjustments or removal if needed. While the other options touch on overall patient status or use a similar three-part assessment, the standard approach for evaluating limb integrity around splinting is Pulse, Motor, Sensory.