Author Question: You have just arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a compact car was struck ... (Read 130 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You have just arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a compact car was struck from behind by a delivery truck. The driver of the delivery truck is standing outside his vehicle talking to police when you arrive, but the driver of the car is still seated in the driver's seat. You have noted moderate damage to the rear of the car. For which of the following injuries should you have the highest level of suspicion?

A) Fractures of the lower extremities B) Abdominal injuries
C) Chest injury D) Neck injury

Question 2

Which one of the following should the EMT expect when administering epinephrine to a patient?

A) Slowing of the heart rate
B) Increased blood pressure
C) Labored breathing
D) Generalized weakness