You are the first unit to arrive at the scene of a small building collapse. As you exit the ambulance, you can see a man pinned under a large metal beam. You should:
A) free the patient first and then assess him.
B) carefully access the patient and assess him.
C) contact medical control for further guidance.
D) immediately request a special rescue team.
Answer: D) immediately request a special rescue team.
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a. Have the patient hold her breath for several seconds. b. Have the patient lie on the floor. c. Have patient place her head between their knees. d. Have the patient stretch her arms towards the ceiling.
All of the following mechanisms of injury yield a high level of suspicion for life-threatening injury EXCEPT:
A) a stab wound distal to the knee. B) a collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian. C) falling off the top of a 30-foot extension ladder. D) a patient ejection from a motor vehicle after a collision.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The type of drive mechanism determines the characteristic flow and pressure patterns each ventilator produces.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)