Dispatch Has Sent You to a Residence for a Female

question 24

Multiple Choice

Dispatch has sent you to a residence for a female with a possible broken arm. On scene you find her seated in a chair holding her left arm. Her arm appears deformed and she has blood and bruises on her face. She tells you that an intruder, who she believes lives in her neighborhood, broke into her home and robbed her. Prior to fleeing, he beat her, leaving her as you find her. With this information, you would immediately:

• A) leave the patient and scene and wait in the ambulance until the police arrive.
• B) determine the identity of the intruder and contact and direct the police to his location.
• C) assess the patient, provide basic care, and contact law enforcement.
• D) recognize a crime scene and not touch the patient to avoid altering any evidence.

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Definitions:

Annual Discount Rate

The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value on an annual basis.

Receiving Today

The concept of obtaining or expecting to obtain a certain amount or value in the present time.

Cash Flows

Refers to the net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a business.

Discounted Value

Discounted value is the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, reflecting the time value of money.