A Nurse Arrives at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse arrives at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. A person in the vehicle mumbles incoherently when asked his name. Which actions are not covered by the Good Samaritan Law? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Using two magazines and a bandana to splint a broken arm
• B) Applying a tourniquet to a lacerated leg while awaiting emergency personnel
• C) Pulling the individual from the surface of the highway
• D) Initiating an emergency tracheotomy when the individual goes into respiratory arrest
• E) Compressing a bleeding wound with a soiled shirt

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Definitions:

Phloem

A type of vascular tissue in plants responsible for transporting sugar, nutrients, and signals throughout the plant.

Transpiration

The process by which plants lose water vapor from their leaves and stems into the atmosphere, playing a critical role in plant and atmospheric water balance.

Sugar Deposition

The process by which sugar molecules are laid down or accumulated in certain tissues or organs, often referring to plant mechanisms for storing energy.

Immature Fruits

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