An 8-year-old child was chasing his dog when he ran out into the street and was struck by a car. He is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an unstable pelvis and a bruise to the side of his face. His airway is open and his breathing is rapid and shallow. His radial pulse is rapid and weak and his skin is cool, moist, and diaphoretic. He also has burns and abrasions to his back after being thrown
by the car onto the hot pavement. Based on these assessment findings, the EMT would treat the patient for what condition?
A) Hypoxia
B) Head injury
C) Shock
D) Burn injuries
C
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a. Apply a cervical collar. b. Place the patient in the shock position. c. Assist ventilation with a BVM. d. Transfer the patient to a stretcher for emergency transport.
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A. II, IV only B. III, IV only C. I, II, III only D, II, III, IV only