You are called to the scene of a possible mass casualty motor vehicle collision on the
highway. Once you arrive on scene, what is your first priority?
Assess the scene and ensure it is safe
Your partner is compressing the bleeding site of a male patient who was stabbed
multiple times in the left chest. The bleeding seems to be controlled, yet the patient
becomes combative. He is pale and is breathing rapidly, yet states that he "can't breathe"
and feels that he is about to die. Your next step in patient management is to?
, Decompress the left chest
You are responding to a call for a 25 y/o, fit and healthy female who fell off a mountain
bike. Upon arrival, you find the patient walking around. She is alert but complaining of
pain in her clavicle and on her right side when she inhales. You notice that her helmet is
split in two. What is the first thing you need to do?
Perform manual in line stabilization
During your primary survey you find the following: LOC, alert and oriented, speaking full
sentences. GCS, 15. Airway, good air entry to bases. Circulation, skin warm, flushed and
dry. Pulse rate, 112 BPM, strong and regular. BP, 90/42 mm Hg. Pain, severe pain at the
clavicle site and pain on inspiration at sight of possible fractured ribs. No other injuries
detected.
What is your next step?
Apply a cervical collar and in-line immobilization device
What is one reason to use capnography as part of your patient reassessment?
Give this one a try later!
highway. Once you arrive on scene, what is your first priority?
Assess the scene and ensure it is safe
Your partner is compressing the bleeding site of a male patient who was stabbed
multiple times in the left chest. The bleeding seems to be controlled, yet the patient
becomes combative. He is pale and is breathing rapidly, yet states that he "can't breathe"
and feels that he is about to die. Your next step in patient management is to?
, Decompress the left chest
You are responding to a call for a 25 y/o, fit and healthy female who fell off a mountain
bike. Upon arrival, you find the patient walking around. She is alert but complaining of
pain in her clavicle and on her right side when she inhales. You notice that her helmet is
split in two. What is the first thing you need to do?
Perform manual in line stabilization
During your primary survey you find the following: LOC, alert and oriented, speaking full
sentences. GCS, 15. Airway, good air entry to bases. Circulation, skin warm, flushed and
dry. Pulse rate, 112 BPM, strong and regular. BP, 90/42 mm Hg. Pain, severe pain at the
clavicle site and pain on inspiration at sight of possible fractured ribs. No other injuries
detected.
What is your next step?
Apply a cervical collar and in-line immobilization device
What is one reason to use capnography as part of your patient reassessment?
Give this one a try later!
