Author Question: A patient is being extricated from a car using a vest-type short immobilization device. After the ... (Read 48 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A patient is being extricated from a car using a vest-type short immobilization device. After the patient has been extricated, the AEMT should:

A) secure the patient and vest-type short immobilization device in a supine position on the stretcher with the feet elevated.
B) place the patient in a semi-Fowler's position on the stretcher for transport to the hospital.
C) remove the vest-type short immobilization device and secure the patient to a long backboard.
D) immobilize the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device to a long backboard.

Question 2

When performing the primary assessment on a patient with an isolated spinalcord injury, you note that he is in severe respiratory distress and struggling to breathe. Where should you suspect the spinalcord injury has occurred?

A) Thoracic spine
B) Lumbar spine
C) Cervical spine
D) Diaphragm