A 32-week pregnant female who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is currently immobilized to the long spine board. Which one of her following statements should concern the EMT most?
A) "I think that I just had a contraction."
B) "I forgot to tell you that I am having twins."
C) "My back is really hurting from being on this board."
D) "I have not taken prenatal vitamins for one week."
A
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How would you tell a pregnant woman to restrain herself when traveling in a car?
A) Wear all seat belts normally, as you would if not pregnant B) Use the shoulder restraint but not the lap belt to prevent abdominal injury C) Avoid the belt system as long as your car has front and side air bags in place D) The lap belt by itself should be adequate, as long as the car is equipped with air bags
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