A patient with a history of renal failure, among other things, has an impairment in the ability to:

Tragically, you have just arrived by the side of a 23-year-old female who is 37 weeks pregnant and apneic and pulseless after being shot in the abdomen. Regarding care of this woman, which of the following statements would you provide to other rescuers on scene?

A) "Sadly, there is nothing that can be done, I will call medical direction and inform the doctor." B) "I am going to call for ALS backup; it is her and her baby's only chance for survival." C) "I need someone to listen for fetal heart tones to see if the baby is still alive." D) "Waiting for ALS backup is not beneficial; we need to provide CPR and get her to the hospital now!"

When sizing up a motor-vehicle crash in which a small passenger car struck a bridge pillar and sustained severe damage, you should:

A: immediately approach the vehicle and determine if it is stable. B: ensure that there are no hazards and then try to open one of the doors. C: disconnect the battery cables and then request heavy extrication tools. D: break the driver's side window and gain rapid access to the patient.