Which of the following is the BEST description of an open fracture?
A) Any injury where there are multiple broken bones in one area of the body
B) A fracture that requires surgical repair
C) Any fracture where the soft tissue adjacent to the injury is damaged and open
D) A break where there is visible bone protruding from the injury site
C
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a. Assisted-living b. Extended-care c. Palliative care d. Hospice
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Which element is evaluated when considering the special patient or system considerations when applying the CDC's field triage decision scheme?
A) The Glasgow coma scale B) The presence of burn injury C) Vehicle telemetry data D) The presence of an amputation
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