An EMT Is Rapidly Extricating a Critically Injured Patient from a Severely

question 23

Multiple Choice

An EMT is rapidly extricating a critically injured patient from a severely damaged vehicle. Which one of the following would the EMT recognize as acceptable given this patient's condition?

• A) A vest-type or other short spine immobilization device can be omitted, but a cervical collar and manual in-line spinal stabilization are still required.
• B) Manual in-line spinal stabilization can be omitted in the vehicle, but should be taken once the patient has been extricated and is on the long backboard.
• C) A vest-type or other short spine immobilization device still needs to be used to extricate the patient from the vehicle.
• D) The long backboard can be omitted and the patient can be placed directly onto the stretcher as long as a cervical collar has been applied.

Understand the concept of vicarious liability in workplace and customer altercations.

Identify actions and defenses related to breach of confidence and confidentiality.

Understand the importance of legal distinctions in tort actions, including the difference between lawful competition and unfair competition.

Recognize and appreciate the evolving nature of tort law, especially concerning privacy and internet defamation.

---

Definitions:

Dispositional Causes

Factors related to an individual's personality traits or characteristics that influence behavior.

Conformity Rates

The likelihood or rate at which individuals adapt their behavior or beliefs to match those of a group.

United States

A country in North America consisting of 50 states and a federal district, known for its significant influence on global culture, economy, and politics.

Jury

A group of people sworn to render a verdict or true answer on a question officially submitted to them in a court of law.