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bobthebuilder

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An unresponsive patient is in a car with the doors locked and the windows up. Which one of the following actions is MOST appropriate when attempting to gain access to the patient?
 
  A) Use a crowbar to break the lock on the door.
  B) Call for a rescue truck to forcibly remove a door.
  C) Break the window opposite the patient with a spring-loaded punch.
  D) Break the window by striking it with a crowbar.

Question 2

On the scene of a motor-vehicle collision, the driver is sitting inside the car with all windows up. When you attempt to open the doors, you find that they are locked. Given this situation, which one of the following statements made to the patient is MOST appropriate?
 
  A) Please remain still. I am calling for the rescue truck to remove the door of your car.
  B) Very carefully, with as little movement as possible, please roll down the window.
  C) Please shield your eyes. I am going to break the window so we can open the door.
  D) Without moving your head or neck, please try to unlock the door.



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bigcheese9

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D




bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM


peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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