A victim of a knife fight is found lying in a parking lot with a ...

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A victim of a knife fight is found lying in a parking lot with a loop of bowel protruding from an abdominal wound. What should the first responder do first?
 
  a. Attempt to replace the bowel back into the abdomen.
  b. Wrap the victim's shirt tightly around his body.
  c. Cover the evisceration with a plastic shopping bag.
  d. Assist the victim to flex his thighs against his abdomen.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a CPR class. During the class, the nurse correctly includes which statement when discussing the Good Samaritan Law?
 
  a. The Good Samaritan Law only protects medical professionals from liability.
  b. The Good Samaritan Law protects all people from liability.
  c. The Good Samaritan Law limits the liabil-ity of a medical professional.
  d. The Good Samaritan Law defines specific situations in which no liability will occur.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Covering evisceration with a nonadhesive covering will keep the bowel moist. Attempts to return the bowel into the abdomen may result in further injury. Tightly wrapping the shirt around the body may compromise circulation. Flexion of the thighs onto the abdomen may compress and cause further damage to the bowel.

Answer to Question 2

B
The Good Samaritan Law is designed to protect passersby who render first aid so they will not be held liable for the outcome of emergency care. Individuals who choose to render care will be held to the standard consistent with their training. The law is not limited to medical personnel. It does not address limitations of liability. There is no definition of specific scenarios protected by the law.

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