Which of the following types of gloves is the best suited for rescue operations?
A) Vinyl
B) Latex
C) Leather
D) Gauntlet style
Question 2
Your patient is a 32-year-old man with a fish hook that has perforated his hand between the thumb and index finger. Which of the following is the best way to manage the situation in the prehospital setting?
A) Pull the hook out from the same direction in which it entered the hand.
B) Push the hook through the wound to avoid further damage from the barbed end.
C) Apply a pressure dressing over the hook.
D) Leave the hook in place and try not to disturb it.