During the Secondary Assessment, the EMT Notes Instability and a Flail

question 14

Multiple Choice

During the secondary assessment, the EMT notes instability and a flail segment to a patient's lower left lateral chest. The EMT would immediately:

• A) auscultate breath sounds.
• B) stabilize the segment with his hand.
• C) start positive pressure ventilation.
• D) apply bulky dressings to the area.

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