During transport of a patient with a possible fractured arm, you come upon a major car accident involving multiple patients. Your patient is responsive, alert, and has stable vital signs. What should you do?
A. Quickly triage the patients and wait for other ambulances to arrive at the scene.
B. Radio the dispatcher to send ambulances to the scene and continue transport.
C. Ask a bystander to stay with your patient as you and your partner begin triage.
D. Notify the dispatcher of the major accident once you have arrived at the hospital.
Answer: B. Radio the dispatcher to send ambulances to the scene and continue transport.
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