Author Question: A 21-year-old male has sustained a severe burn to his left leg while working on an industrial ... (Read 38 times)

ts19998

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
A 21-year-old male has sustained a severe burn to his left leg while working on an industrial furnace. Coworkers immediately doused his flaming pants and removed them. Your primary assessment reveals no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. While performing the secondary assessment on his leg, what finding would be most critical?
 
  A) Partial-thickness burn completely encircling the knee
  B) Pain described as the worst I have ever felt
  C) Blisters on the lower leg that are broken and draining fluid
  D) Skin on the posterior lower leg that is sloughing off

Question 2

You are driving with lights and siren to an emergency call. As you approach a busy intersection, you see that the light is red and there are cars stopped in all lanes of traffic. You should:
 
  A) turn off the siren as you approach, wait for the light to turn, and then proceed with lights and siren.
  B) change the tone of the siren as you approach, sound the horn, and wait for motorists to move.
  C) move into the oncoming lane, proceed without stopping through the intersection.
  D) announce over your loudspeaker that motorists should slowly enter the intersection to allow you to pass.



braelync

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library