The EMT Understands the Importance of Evaluating the Mechanism of Injury

question 38

Multiple Choice

The EMT understands the importance of evaluating the mechanism of injury when he states:

• A) "The mechanism of injury is useful in determining the exact injuries the patient has sustained."
• B) "Evaluating the mechanism of injury is important since it determines whether emergency transport to the hospital is needed."
• C) "The mechanism of injury is a useful tool in determining if the patient's outcome will be good or bad."
• D) "The mechanism of injury can be used to guide your assessment and treatment of the patient."

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