A 37-year-old male was hit by a trolley and his foot was almost severed. It is only connected by some skin and crushed bone. What should you do?
A) Because of the seriousness of the injury, wait for ALS before providing any care.
B) Apply a pressure dressing to control bleeding, stabilize the foot by splinting, apply oxygen, and transport as a priority patient.
C) Immediately apply a tourniquet to control bleeding.
D) Complete the amputation. It will make the injury much easier to handle.
Question 2
To which one of the following patients would the EMT administer oral glucose?
A) Alert and oriented 32-year-old female with a blood sugar of 52 and no history of diabetes
B) Confused 44-year-old male with a history of diabetes who is able to swallow
C) An unresponsive 24-year-old male with a blood sugar of 24 and history of diabetes
D) A confused male patient with a blood sugar reading of 96 and history of diabetes
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