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@Brianna17

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To gain access to a patient entrapped in a car, the rescuers must use the jaws of life to open the door. The AEMT should recognize this situation as:
 
  A) simple access.
  B) complex access.
  C) rapid extrication.
  D) hydraulic stabilization.

Question 2

You have been dispatched to a motor-vehicle collision. On-scene you find that a minivan has completely sheared a wooden utility pole. The electrical wires are draped over the hood of the minivan and the driver, a woman in her 20s, is screaming that she is not hurt and wants to get out of the vehicle. Further observation of the wires reveals that they are not moving, arcing, or making any noise. Which one of the following instructions is MOST appropriate at this time?
 
  A) You need to remain still and calm in your seat and do not touch anything in the car.
  B) Carefully get out of the car and shuffle away with small steps while keeping your feet together.
  C) I need you to jump clear of the car and shuffle away in small steps keeping your feet together.
  D) The electrical wires are not charged anymore, but stay where you are until the fire department gets here.


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jessicaduplan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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