When assessing the vital signs of a severely hypothermic patient, OEC Technicians should:
a. vigorously shake the patient to assess the true level of responsiveness.
b. monitor the patient's pulse and respirations for ten seconds.
c. check the patient's radial pulse to avoid exposing the patient's head and neck to the cold.
d. warm their own fingers for a full minute to ensure that they can feel the patient's pulse.
Answer: b
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