A second-story deck has collapsed. Several patients have fallen and are lying on the ground below. As the first emergency personnel to arrive on the scene, your first priority is to determine:
A) the number of patients.
B) the number of ambulances required.
C) type and severity of injuries.
D) if the scene is safe to enter.
D
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A. True B. False
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When using a tympanic device to obtain a patient's body temperature, you should:
A) be aware of extrinsic factors that can skew the reading. B) hold the device in the patient's ear for 30 to 60 seconds. C) irrigate any wax from the ear with lukewarm water first. D) ensure that the patient is in a laterally recumbent position.
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