Trauma – Fisdap

Trauma – Fisdap You arrive on the scene of a patient who fell from a ladder. Which of the following information is NOT an important factor in care of the patient? a)Height of the ladder b)Distance the patient fell from c)Surface the patient landed on d)What part of the body hit first Correct Answer: a)Height of the ladder You are at the scene of an MVA, in which there are three patients, all of which have minor visible injuries. Two are refusing treatment and the last is complaining of neck and back pain. How should you proceed? a)Treat all three patients, they are visibly injured and need medical attention b)Obtain signed refusals from the first two patients then proceed to the third c)Treat the third patient, nothing else is needed for the other two d)Have your partner obtain refusals from the two patients who refused treatment, while you treat the last patient. Correct Answer: d)Have your partner obtain refusals from the two patients who refused treatment, while you treat the last patient. Your patient is a 17 year old male found face down in a swimming pool. He is currently being held face up at the surface of the water. He is unconscious but breathing and has a pulse. What is the best course of action for this patient? a)Jump into the pool and begin CPR b)Remove the patient from the pool, immobilize, and transport. c)Apply cervical and spinal immobilization while the patient is still in the pool d)Wait for a trained water rescue team Correct Answer: c)Apply cervical and spinal immobilization while the patient is still in the pool