Which of the following statements regarding the rapid extrication technique is correct?
A. The only indication for performing a rapid extrication is if the patient is not entrapped and is in cardiac arrest.
B. Rapid extrication involves the use of heavy equipment to disentangle a patient from his or her crashed vehicle.
C. It involves rapidly removing a patient from his or her vehicle after immobilizing him or her with a short backboard.
D. The rapid extrication technique is indicated if the scene is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle.
Answer: D. The rapid extrication technique is indicated if the scene is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle.
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