Author Question: Reasons to consider putting a helicopter on standby include all of the following EXCEPT: a. the ... (Read 61 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Reasons to consider putting a helicopter on standby include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. the mechanism of injury is a fall of 15 feet.
b. the mechanism of injury is ejection from a vehicle.
c. a lengthy extrication is required.
d. the victim was in an unrestrained motor vehicle collision.

Question 2

If the EMT is in doubt as to whether a patient in cardiac arrest should be resuscitated, which of the following is the best decision?

A) Withhold resuscitative measures.
B) Begin resuscitative measures.
C) Consult with the patient's physician.
D) Have the patient's family put their wishes in writing.