You are on the scene of a car that hit a tree head on. The patient has a laceration to his forehead and a deformity to his left forearm. The car is a hybrid that runs on traditional as well as hydrogen gas. There is moderate front-end damage to the vehicle, but the airbags did not deploy. The patient was wearing a seatbelt. Which one of the following instructions is MOST appropriate in this situation?
A) Let us deactivate the airbags by turning the engine off.
B) We will need to puncture the hydrogen tank to prevent an explosion.
C) Place a flare near the oil spill so that no one slips.
D) I need to have the battery cables disconnected.
Question 2
A vehicle has been struck in its front end by another car. The driver is entrapped and the roof must be rolled back to allow extrication. The car has been appropriately stabilized and you are inside with the patient. The primary assessment is complete and a cervical collar applied. Rescue personnel are ready to begin cutting the vehicle. At this time, the appropriate action is to:
A) place a tarp over the patient.
B) stabilize the vehicle.
C) apply a short vest-type extrication device.
D) remove the windshield.
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