Author Question: You have just arrived at the scene of a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision. A small SUV is on ... (Read 122 times)

leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You have just arrived at the scene of a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision. A small SUV is on its side, and you can see movement inside. There are no obvious threats and the scene appears to be safe. Additional resources are already en route. You should first:

A) check the stability of the vehicle.
B) break the windshield glass by using a spring-loaded punch in a lower corner.
C) try to open the rear hatch of the vehicle.
D) notify dispatch that the patient is pinned.

Question 2

You have arrived at the bedside of a 56-year-old male complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath with a history of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and emphysema. A 12-lead EKG is to be performed. As you have completed an ALS-assist class and are permitted to help with ALS skills, which of the following can you do in caring for this patient?

A) Apply the electrodes for a 12-lead ECG.
B) Start a small-gauge IV, but not hang fluids.
C) Interpret a 12-lead ECG tracing.
D) Decrease the rate of IV fluid to avoid overhydration.