Because abdominopelvic trauma can result in serious internal injury, OEC Technicians should call for:
a. extra help.
b. a snowmobile for faster transport.
c. a trauma toboggan.
d. EMS as soon as possible.
Question 2If a scene becomes unsafe for a patient with abdominopelvic trauma, OEC Technicians should:
a. leave the scene.
b. continue to care for the patient and then load and go.
c. move the patient to a safer place, so long as doing so does not place rescuers at risk.
d. call for more help.
Question 3As is the case for any rescue situation, management of abdominopelvic trauma must first center on:
a. controlling massive bleeding.
b. keeping the patient and all rescuers safe.
c. achieving proper airway management.
d. stabilizing the patient.
Question 4Blunt trauma to the upper right abdominal quadrant can injure the:
a. pancreas.
b. spleen.
c. liver.
d. small intestines.
Question 5A tear in the abdominal wall that results in protruding organs is called a(n):
a. laceration.
b. evisceration.
c. contusion.
d. abrasion.