To prepare a patient with a pelvic fracture for transportation, OEC Technicians should:

To prepare a patient with a pelvic fracture for transportation, OEC Technicians should:
 
  a. apply a pelvic binder.
  b. place the patient on a scoop stretcher in the right recumbent position.
  c. place the patient in a supine position on a backboard.
  d. place the patient in a seated position in a toboggan.

Question 2

Because pelvic fractures can result in large blood losses, OEC Technicians should:
 
  a. give the patient liquids to replace lost body fluids.
  b. apply O2 at 6 LPM via a nonrebreather.
  c. give the patient glucose.
  d. call for ALS to begin treatment to replace lost body fluids.

Question 3

In most cases, the position of comfort in abdominopelvic trauma is:
 
  a. supine, with the knees bent.
  b. in a right recumbent position with the knees bent.
  c. in a left recumbent position with the knees bent.
  d. in the Trendelenburg position.