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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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When arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle collision, what is first step in verifying stability of the crashed vehicle?
  1. Apply airbags under the vehicle to ensure stability
  2. Immediately pull the patient from the vehicle because it could explode
  3. Deflate all the tires to keep it from moving
  4. Stand back as the police should secure the vehicle
  5. Place the vehicle in park, set the parking brake, and turn off the ignition
Explanation
Answer: E - When the EMR responds to the scene of an accident, often times securing the vehicle by placing it in park, setting the parking brake, and turning off the ignition is the only task that needs to be completed to secure the vehicle. The EMR should complete these initial steps in more complex crashes prior to moving onto more advanced extrication techniques.
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