You Are on the Scene of a Trench Collapse

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are on the scene of a trench collapse. Which of the following should be your first concern?

• A) The possibility of secondary collapse
• B) The patient's risk of cervical spine injury
• C) The patient's airway
• D) Setting up incident command

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