You Are Assessing a Patient in the Front Seat of a Vehicle

question 29

Multiple Choice

You are assessing a patient in the front seat of a vehicle that was involved in a head-on collision.As you examine the interior of the vehicle,you notice the air bags have not deployed.What action should you take in order to render the scene safe to work?

• A) Disconnect the battery and wait 2 minutes before entering the vehicle.
• B) Disconnect the battery and continue assessing the patient.
• C) Turn the ignition to the "off" position and wait 2 minutes before entering the vehicle.
• D) Use a long spine board to shield yourself from the undeployed air bag.

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Definitions:

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Bearing Mandrel

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