Upon arriving at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash at night, you find that the safest place to park your ambulance is in a direction that is facing oncoming traffic. You should:
A. turn your headlights off.
B. quickly access the patient.
C. place a flare near the crash.
D. turn all warning lights off.
Answer: A. turn your headlights off.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. Change in temperature of expired gas b. Variability in expiratory flow rates c. Requirement to reposition the probe d. Recalibration of the sensor
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A) subdural hematomas. B) cerebral contusion. C) diffuse axonal injuries. D) basilar skull fractures.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false