Which Statement Made by an EMT Shows That He Understands

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by an EMT shows that he understands the care of a patient with a localized cold injury to the foot?

• A) "While it is best to remove wet clothing from the patient, it is best to leave clothing that is frozen to the skin in place."
• B) "If the patient has blisters on his foot, it is beneficial to break them so the fluid inside will not freeze and cause additional injury."
• C) "Gentle massage of the foot has been shown to help the patient since this enhances the circulation of warm blood to the cold area."
• D) "The EMT should avoid immobilizing the foot since this will further decrease circulation of blood into the cold area."

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