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In which situation should a femoral traction splint NOT be used?

1) Hip dislocation
2) Femur fracture
3) Ankle fracture
4) Tibia fracture

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Final answer:

A femoral traction splint should not be used for an ankle fracture.

Step-by-step explanation:

A femoral traction splint should NOT be used in a situation where there is an ankle fracture. Ankle fractures involve the bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) and are not related to the femur, which is the bone that a femoral traction splint is designed to stabilize. In ankle fractures, a different type of splint or cast would be used to immobilize the ankle.

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