After Restraining a Patient on the Stretcher, What Action Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

After restraining a patient on the stretcher, what action is it essential that the EMT perform first?

• A) Check the tightness of the chest strap.
• B) Check the extremities for pulses and motor ability.
• C) Inform the patient of what will occur during transport.
• D) Obtain a set of vital signs, excluding temperature.

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