Author Question: A 31-year-old female in her third trimester of pregnancy lost her balance and fell down a flight of ... (Read 52 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A 31-year-old female in her third trimester of pregnancy lost her balance and fell down a flight of stairs. When treating her, the EMT should:

A) avoid immobilization, given the stage of pregnancy.
B) immobilize her, and then tilt the long spine board to the left.
C) transport in a semi-Fowler's position with a cervical collar in place.
D) apply a cervical collar and transport her on her side.

Question 2

Care for the eclamptic patient may include:

a. administration of IV diazepam.
b. transport of the patient in the left lateral recumbent position.
c. administration of IV Lasix to reduce edema.
d. two large-bore IVs of lactated Ringer's solution, initiating a 250-mL fluid challenge.