Author Question: Which of the following BEST explains the reason for minimizing scene-time for the trauma patient ... (Read 83 times)

pepyto · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Which of the following BEST explains the reason for minimizing scene-time for the trauma patient with significant hemorrhage or the potential for significant hemorrhage?

A) There is nothing the EMT can do for a patient in shock.
B) The clock for the golden hour of trauma begins at the time of your arrival.
C) Studies have indicated that trauma patients who receive surgery within 1 hour of injury have better chances of survival.
D) It gives the EMT less opportunity to make mistakes in the patient's care.

Question 2

Your patient has come in contact with a strong acid substance. Using an alkaline solution to treat the patient may result in which of the following?

A) Further damage to the patient's tissues
B) Production of heat when the acid and alkali interact
C) Neutralization of the acid substance
D) All of the above