What statement accurately describes multisystem trauma?
A) Multisystem trauma is the leading cause of death for those over the age of 65 years.
B) The multisystem trauma patient is less likely to develop shock if otherwise healthy.
C) Multisystem trauma has a noted higher incidence of morbidity and mortality.
D) The definitive care for multisystem trauma is cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Question 2
Which of the following choices is NOT a justifiable reason for delaying transport of a critical trauma patient?
A) Awaiting arrival of the patient's parents on-scene
B) Ventilating a patient in respiratory distress
C) Suctioning the airway
D) Immobilizing the patient to a long spine board