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lidoalex

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A helicopter has been requested to the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which two people have been critically injured. As safety officer overseeing the incident, what would cause you to immediately intervene for the safety of all rescuers, bystanders, and patients?
 
  A) Soaking down the landing site using water from a fire hose
  B) Stopping traffic in both lanes of divided highway as the aircraft lands
  C) Guiding the helicopter to the landing site using a bright spotlight
  D) Rescuers positioned in front of the aircraft instead of behind it

Question 2

You are called for an ill person. Upon your arrival, the patient is complaining of numbness to the perineum and back pain, and has evidence of urinary incontinence. You suspect:
 
  A) urinary tract infection.
  B) lumbago.
  C) systemic lupus erythematosus.
  D) cauda equina syndrome.



aruss1303

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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