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

C

Answer to Question 2

d


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