You are treating a 35 year old female who was the front-sear, unrestrained passenger in a rear-end collision. Her right tibia struck the lower dashboard of the car. If the lower leg is cyanotic or lacks a pulse when a knee joint injury is assessed, the EMT should:
a. splint it in the position in which it was found
b. transport the patient to the hospital immediately
c. realign with gentle traction is no resistance is met
d. call for assistance from a paramedic unit
Answer: C