Upon Arrival at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision,you

question 3

Multiple Choice

Upon arrival at the scene of a motor vehicle collision,you find a vehicle that is on fire.The fire is confined to the engine compartment and the hood is tightly closed.Of the following,which is the BEST course of action?

• A) Use a long-handled pry-bar to open the hood and put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
• B) Let the fire burn and concentrate on extricating the patient.
• C) Wet the interior of the vehicle to keep the fire from spreading.
• D) Discharge a dry chemical fire extinguisher onto the patient's clothing to protect him from the fire.

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