Which of the Following BEST Explains the Reason for Minimizing

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST explains the reason for minimizing scene-time for the trauma patient with significant hemorrhage or the potential for significant hemorrhage?

• A) There is nothing the EMT can do for a patient in shock.
• B) It gives the EMT less opportunity to make mistakes in the patient's care.
• C) Studies have indicated that trauma patients who receive surgery within 1 hour of injury have better chances of survival.
• D) The clock for the "golden hour" of trauma begins at the time of your arrival.

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Definitions:

Inhibitory

Refers to the process or substance that slows down or prevents a particular function, reaction, or activity in a biological system.

Caudate Nucleus

A brain structure within the basal ganglia, involved in various functions including motor control and learning.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system that is critical for emotion processing, memory, and decision-making.

Substantia Nigra

A darker-colored region in the midbrain associated with motor control and reward, and its degeneration is a hallmark of Parkinson's disease.