Do Not Attempt Reduction means you should realign a fracture only if:

• A. There is distal pulse present
• B. The patient requests it
• C. The fracture is non-displaced
• D. Only if no distal pulse is present

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is when it is appropriate to manipulate a fracture in the field. Do Not Attempt Reduction means you should not try to straighten or realign a fracture yourself in the field; the safer course is to immobilize and transport for definitive care.

If the fracture is non-displaced, there is no significant deformity to correct and attempting to realign could do more harm than good. In that situation, the best course is to avoid reduction and focus on stabilizing the limb with a splint and ensuring proper alignment during transport. The other scenarios don’t provide a medically sound reason to perform reduction in the field: a distal pulse being present indicates circulation is intact, a patient requesting it is not a clinical indication, and reduction is not warranted solely based on distal pulse status.