Assessment of a Patient Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident

question 40

Multiple Choice

Assessment of a patient involved in a motor vehicle accident reveals him to have crepitus to the left humerus, instability to the left lateral chest wall and flank, and pain on palpation to left hip region. He also complains of pain to the right side of the neck. Based on this injury pattern, the EMT would recognize the patient was:

• A) an unrestrained driver involved in a head-on collision.
• B) the passenger in a car hit from behind.
• C) an unrestrained occupant in a car struck from the side.
• D) the driver of a car hit on the driver's side.

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Definitions:

Mercury Thermometers

Instruments used for measuring temperature, containing mercury that expands or contracts in response to temperature changes.

Electronic Thermometers

Devices that measure body temperature using electronic sensors, offering a mercury-free alternative to traditional thermometers.

Medical Record

The comprehensive documentation of a patient's medical history, treatment plans, diagnoses, medications, and other health information.

Oxygen Saturation

The fraction of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin relative to total hemoglobin in the blood, an indicator of oxygen levels.