Which of the following is the most important priority when caring for a patient with a shallow-water diving injury?
A) Assessing the cervical spine for deformity
B) Maintaining cervical spine stabilization while opening the airway
C) Removing the patient from the water as soon as possible
D) Initiating rescue breathing once out of the water
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The mother of a 4-month-old boy awoke to find him in his crib and not breathing. On scene, you are providing resuscitative care while the parents watch on in disbelief. Which of the following would be most appropriate regarding their presence in the room?
A) Allow them to observe the resuscitation if they wish. B) Escort them to another part of the house despite them wanting to stay. C) Move to the ambulance for continued resuscitation en route. D) Ask the parents to wait in the ambulance for transport.