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wrbasek0

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Assessment of a patient involved in a motor vehicle accident reveals him to have crepitus to the left humerus, instability to the left lateral chest wall and flank, and pain on palpation to left hip region. He also complains of pain to the right side of the neck. Based on this injury pattern, the AEMT would recognize the patient was:
 
  A) the driver of a car hit on the driver's side.
  B) an unrestrained occupant in a car struck from the side.
  C) an unrestrained driver involved in a head-on collision.
  D) the passenger in a car hit from behind.

Question 2

Which one of the following situations represents simple access to a patient?
 
  A) Unlocking a car door by breaking the window using a screwdriver
  B) Extrication of a patient from a car after removing one door
  C) Climbing stairs to gain access to a patient on a porch
  D) Forcing entry into a house



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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