Author Question: You have been dispatched to a hiker who was attacked by a mountain lion. Dispatch did not report ... (Read 49 times)

rl · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You have been dispatched to a hiker who was attacked by a mountain lion. Dispatch did not report whether the animal is still in the area. You should:

A) carry a flashlight or another object that can be used as a weapon.
B) check with dispatch to see if wildlife or law enforcement officers are en route.
C) park as close as possible to the area where the patient was last seen.
D) attempt to capture the animal so it can be checked for rabies.

Question 2

A 16-year-old boy was thrown from his motorcycle. To assess his level of consciousness, you apply a painful stimulus, but he does not open his eyes. Instead, he extends his arms rigidly at his sides. You should suspect:

A) concussion.
B) swelling inside the skull.
C) skull fracture.
D) hypovolemia.