A Young Boy Has an Open Chest Wound to the Left

question 36

Multiple Choice

A young boy has an open chest wound to the left lateral area after falling off of his bike onto a metal spike in the ground. His family is present and very upset and crying. As an EMT, you recognize that in this situation, your primary focus is:

• A) controlling pain.
• B) maintaining oxygenation.
• C) providing emotional support.
• D) preventing potential wound infection.

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Definitions:

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Intermediate Expression

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