When a moderate or serious MOI is found and the patient does NOT present with the signs and symptoms of shock, you should:
A) rule out the possibility of shock.
B) act in anticipation of shock.
C) assume the lack of internal bleeding.
D) increase the time spent on in-field management.
Question 2
Which of the following statements about return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is TRUE?
A) Patients with ROSC always regain responsiveness in the prehospital setting.
B) ROSC patients need aggressive ventilation to increase venous return to the heart.
C) Patients with ROSC are at a high risk for a second cardiac arrest in the prehospital setting.
D) Prehospital treatment of ROSC can always address the underlying cause of cardiac arrest.
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