During the secondary assessment, the EMT notes instability and a flail segment to a patient's lower left lateral chest. The EMT would immediately:
A) auscultate breath sounds.
B) stabilize the segment with his hand.
C) start positive pressure ventilation.
D) apply bulky dressings to the area.
Question 2
In patients with blood loss, only about _____ of the fluid is still in the vascular space ______ after it is administered.
A) one-half; two hours
B) one-third; one hour
C) two-thirds; one hour
D) three-quarters; two hours