You are at the scene of a vehicle accident with an unconscious, non-breathing patient who has a pulse. The method used to extricate the victim should be:
A) rapidly extricate the victim.
B) perform all spinal precautions prior to moving the patient to protect spine.
C) apply short immobilization device and extricate rapidly.
D) intubate in place and take full spinal precautions prior to movement.
Answer: A
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a. "Let's get the cervical collar applied before we place the vest." b. "Let's turn the patient away from the tree before applying the vest." c. "Let's check motor, sensory, and pulses in the arms and legs." d. "Let's place the vest on the backboard and carefully move him onto it."
Which of the following is not a benefit of having a fax machine in the medical office?
A. It is usually less expensive than overnight mail service. B. It can be used as an extra telephone. C. It can be sent and received within minutes. D. It helps protect a patient's protected health information. E. It can be used as an extra copier.