You are at the scene of a shooting. Your assessment reveals a 23-year-old man who has been shot twice. The first wound is to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and makes a sucking sound every time the patient takes a breath. The initial action of an OEC Technician should be which of the following actions?
a. Cover the chest wound with a gauze dressing.
b. Cover the chest wound with a gloved hand.
c. Place direct pressure over the abdominal wound.
d. Place the patient on high-flow oxygen using a nonrebreather mask.
Answer: b
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