You Are on Scene of an MVC in Which a 3-Year-Old

question 41

Multiple Choice

You are on scene of an MVC in which a 3-year-old was in a car seat in the backseat. The child appears not to be injured, but the mother would like her taken to the hospital for an evaluation. Since she will need a car seat for transport, what criteria would indicate that the car seat she is in cannot be used to safely transport the patient?

• A) The mother sustained no injuries.
• B) The car was easily driven by PD from the scene for safe storage.
• C) The air bags of the second car did deploy.
• D) The car seat appears to have only been dented by the door handle.

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Definitions:

Pressure Ulcer

A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, typically over a bony area, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.

Dressing

A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the area from further harm.

Analgesic Medications

Drugs designed to relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness.

Sterile Gloves

Medical gloves that have been treated to be free from all microorganisms, used to prevent contamination during medical procedures and surgeries.