Assessment findings of a driver who was ejected from his vehicle in a rollover-type collision include unresponsiveness and bruising to the abdominal and pelvic areas, along with an open femur fracture. The patient has an open airway and is breathing at 32 times per minute. His skin is cool and diaphoretic and the radial pulses are weak. Manual in-line spinal stabilization is being maintained. The

Question

EMT's next action would be to:

A) obtain a heart rate and blood pressure.
B) start positive pressure ventilation.
C) examine the fracture site closer.
D) apply an appropriately sized cervical collar.

Answer 1

B