A Vehicle Has Been Struck in Its Front End by Another

question 21

Multiple Choice

A vehicle has been struck in its front end by another car. The driver is entrapped and the roof must be rolled back to allow extrication. The car has been appropriately stabilized and you are inside with the patient. The primary assessment is complete and a cervical collar applied. Rescue personnel are ready to begin cutting the vehicle. At this time, the appropriate action is to:

• A) place a tarp over the patient.
• B) remove the windshield.
• C) apply a short vest-type extrication device.
• D) stabilize the vehicle.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments to achieve desired behaviors.

Pavlovian Conditioning

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