A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision has critical injuries and must be removed from the car for care and transport to the hospital. Prior to removing the patient from the vehicle, what must be done?

A) Application of a vest-type immobilization device
B) Completion of the primary and secondary exams
C) Application of a cervical collar
D) Completion of the primary assessment and vital signs

C) Application of a cervical collar

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Two elements that differentiate a hazardous materials incident from a terrorist incident are:

A) targeting responders and a political agenda. B) targeting responders and weapons of mass destruction (WMD). C) weapons of mass destruction and a political agenda. D) crime scene considerations and targeting responders.

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