At the scene of a motor vehicle collision, a driver is entrapped in his car after striking the back of a semi tractor-trailer at a high rate of speed. Which action should be performed first when establishing stabilization of the car?

A small truck has gone over an embankment. The driver has a head injury, does not recall the crash, and is somewhat confused, but is able to tell you that he is hauling N-acetyl-para-aminophenol. Which resource would provide you with the best initial information about this chemical?

A problem with the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system of triage is that it:

A young female was involved in an altercation and stabbed in the abdomen with an ice pick. After being stabbed, she quickly removed the ice pick. She states that there was not much bleeding but does say it “stings” quite a bit. Assessment reveals a small puncture wound to the lower right quadrant with some dried blood around the site. Which best describes the primary focus of the EMT in caring for this patient?

In what way does the overall care of a geriatric patient with a nontraumatic fracture secondary to osteoporosis differ from care of a patient with a traumatic fracture?

A 28-year-old male was cutting limbs from a tree when he lost his footing and fell 20 feet. He is unresponsive and breathing very poorly, at 28 times per minute. His radial pulse is weak and thready, and his skin is cool to the touch. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) have placed the patient on a nonrebreather face mask and are holding manual cervical spine motion restriction. A blanket has also been applied and covers the man. Based on these assessment findings, which instruction would you give to the EMRs?

A car has been hit head-on by another vehicle at a moderate rate of speed. Seat belts were in place and the air bags deployed. The patient complains of chest pain. Quick observation reveals a bruise to his sternum. The EMT should immediately

A young female, after being rescued from a burning apartment, is found to have partial- and full-thickness burns from her chest down to her feet. As such, the EMT would recognize the potential for the onset of

Which organization(s) published the recommended guidelines for securing and tracking vehicle access in the ambulance industry?

A male patient has been shot in the chest with a small-caliber gun. Which presentation indicates that he is in an early stage of shock?