A young boy has an open chest wound to the left lateral area after falling off of his bike onto a metal spike in the ground. His family is present and very upset and crying. As an EMT, you recognize that in this situation, your primary focus is:
A) controlling pain.
B) maintaining oxygenation.
C) providing emotional support.
D) preventing potential wound infection.
B
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Which of the following is true concerning scene size-up?
A) Scene size-up does not play a role in determining the nature of the illness. B) Determining the number of patients is not important on a medical call. C) Information from bystanders is not important on trauma calls. D) The need for additional resources must be determined on both medical and trauma calls.
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Based on recent clinical trials, what is the initial tidal volume that is recommended for ARDS patients?
A. <4 ml/kg B. 4 to 6 ml/kg C. 8 to 10 ml/kg D. >10 ml/kg
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