You Have Arrived at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle

question 49

Multiple Choice

You have arrived at the scene of a motor vehicle collision to find that there are several critically injured patients.Which of the following should you do first?

• A) Begin triage of all patients before deciding on additional resources.
• B) Call for additional rescue units and transporting ambulances.
• C) Begin extrication of the most critically injured patient.
• D) Begin to care for the patient closest to your vehicle.

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Definitions:

Management

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, often within a business or organizational setting.

Skills Theory

A leadership theory that focuses on leaders' capabilities, such as technical, human, and conceptual skills, suggesting that leadership depends on one's skills rather than inherent traits.

Common Themes

Recurrent and unifying ideas or motifs found across different works, discussions, or areas of study.

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style that focuses on supervision, organization, and performance; transactional leaders guide or motivate their followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements.