Why does the Emergency Medical Responder have to proceed with caution and carefully observe the scene of a motor vehicle collision?
A. Every collision scene is unique.
B. Bystanders may have a key.
C. The hot zone has not yet been established.
D. The EMR is only assisting law enforcement to free trapped patients.
Answer: A
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a. priority drill. b. prearrival instructions. c. call coaching. d. medical direction.
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A) Antibodies B) Basophils C) Macrophages D) Histamine
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a. Tension pneumothorax b. CDH c. Pneumoperitoneum d. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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A. cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorder. B. neurological disorders and renal insufficiency. C. organic heart disease and drug toxicity. D. congestive heart failure and hypertension.