Which of the following is TRUE regarding incident commanders?
A) They make decisions in conjunction with the medical director.
B) They hold full legal authority for decision making.
C) They must clear all decisions with the logistics coordinator.
D) They are not liable for decisions made during an MCI.
Question 2
A 22-year-old male attempted to hang himself in a garage using chains suspended from the roof trusses. He was quickly found by family members and taken down to the ground. Currently he is complaining of neck pain as well as mild difficulty breathing. Assessment shows his airway to be patent, breathing adequate, and skin warm and dry. His neck is red, but free of any subcutaneous air or swelling. Which of the following will you do first when caring for this patient?
A) Place ice packs to his neck.
B) Insert a nasal airway.
C) Immediate transport.
D) Apply a cervical collar.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
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