Which of the following is the correct order of operations when transferring a stable patient from his or her house to the ambulance?
A) Package the patient for transport, select the proper patient-carrying device, move the patient to the ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance.
B) Select the proper patient-carrying device, package the patient for transport, move the patient to the ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance.
C) Select the proper patient-carrying device, move the patient to the ambulance, package the patient for transport, and load the patient into the ambulance.
D) Package the patient for transport, move the patient to the ambulance, select the proper patient-carrying device, and load the patient into the ambulance.
Question 2
You are on a stand-by at a local high school football game. One of the football players comes over to the ambulance and complains that his face feels numb and that he has a burning sensation in his fingers. You notice that the patient's cheeks and fingers are bright red. How should you treat the patient?
A) Place the patient inside the ambulance and begin active rewarming measures.
B) Warm the affected areas with gentle rubbing.
C) Tell the patient that his condition is superficial and allow him to return to the game.
D) Allow the patient to warm up inside the ambulance by passive rewarming measures.
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