A 43-year-old male is entrapped in a car that struck a tree at a high rate of speed. He suffered blunt trauma to the chest and has a decreased level of consciousness. In this situation, which one of the following is the best reason to transfer the patient by helicopter to the hospital?
A) A family member on scene requests it.
B) Death of the car's driver occurred.
C) Prolonged extrication was necessary.
D) The helicopter base is only 1 mile away.
Question 2
Emergency Medical Responders are not expected to know how to:
a. document patient care.
b. evaluate accident scenes for hazards.
c. use appropriate lifting techniques.
d. open or destroy locks.
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