A team of EMTs is caring for a critically injured patient. The team leader advises the EMT that transport will not begin until the patient's closed forearm fracture is splinted. Utilizing the crew resource management model, the EMT should:

A. disregard the team leader's request and contact medical control for guidance.
B. repeat the request back to the team leader and then splint the patient's arm.
C. ensure that the entire team is aware that transport will be delayed for splinting.
D. advise the team leader that immediate transport is more important than splinting.


Ans: D. advise the team leader that immediate transport is more important than splinting.

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