Which instruction is appropriate when helping a new EMT care for a male patient with a laceration to his left arm?
A) When you are done cleaning the laceration, apply some sterile gauze soaked in sterile saline.
B) It is best to let the wound bleed some. This is the body's natural way of cleaning the wound.
C) Don't worry about removing embedded dirt from the wound, just the dirt around the laceration.
D) Do not cut away his sleeve over the top of the laceration as it will help control the bleeding.
Question 2
A 77-year-old male got out of bed, became dizzy, and fell onto the floor, hitting the right side of his face. You find him sitting on the floor with his wife next to him. His wife states that he did not lose consciousness and that this has happened several times over the past few days, ever since the doctor put him on a new blood pressure medication. Presently, the patient is alert and oriented and complaining of dizziness and a headache. He has a history of coronary artery disease, emphysema, and hypertension. Which one of the following should you do first?
A) Provide supplemental oxygen to maintain a SpO2 of 94 or greater.
B) Take manual in-line spinal stabilization and begin assessment.
C) Position the patient supine with his feet elevated and get vital signs.
D) Check the patient's airway, breathing, and circulatory status.
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