An unrestrained female driving a small car is involved in a rollover-type collision. Why is her risk for serious injury and death significantly increased?
A) Rollovers are the result of high speeds.
B) Smaller and lighter cars tend to roll multiple times.
C) The risk for ejection is lessened, increasing injuries suffered in the car.
D) There are more impacts in a rollover.
Question 2
For which of the following patients is a talk down indicated?
A) 26-year-old who took LSD and is panicked because spiders are after him
B) 18-year-old who is having a bad trip after taking PCP for the first time
C) 59-year-old whose heart is racing after trying cocaine
D) 47-year-old who is a chronic alcoholic and is demanding help
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