When Managing an Electrical Burn,the EMT Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

When managing an electrical burn,the EMT should:

• A) always attempt to remove the patient from the electrical source.
• B) check for a source and ground burn injury.
• C) never attempt CPR unless it is within 4 minutes of contact.
• D) quickly check the pulse, even if the patient is still in contact with the electrical source.

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