You arrive at the scene of a fall where you encounter a male patient who fell approximately 30' and landed on his head. He is unconscious with an open head injury and exposed brain matter. Upon identifying this patient as an organ-donor, you should
A. request authorization from medical control not to initiate care.
B. manage the patient aggressively and provide rapid transport
C. recognize that the patient's injuries disqualify him as an organ donor.
D. provide supportive care only because the patient likely will not survive.
Ans: B. manage the patient aggressively and provide rapid transport
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A) A child's airway has more blood vessels than an adult's, making bleeding more of a concern. B) Children tend to be highly allergic to bee stings while the same allergy in an adult is less common. C) The child's tongue is proportionally larger, increasing the chance of airway occlusion from minor swelling. D) When injured, a child's mouth produces more saliva, making airway occlusion a major concern.
The National EMS Education Instructional Guidelines are divided into three domains of learning. The affective domain refers to which of the following?
A) Critical thinking and decision making B) Recall of basic facts and information C) Physical skills used for patient care D) Attitudes, values, and emotions