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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

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When at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, the purpose of extrication is to:
  1. Allow for easier access to the airway.
  2. Provide fracture care away from the crash site.
  3. Preserve evidence at the scene.
  4. Free a person who is entrapped in his or her surroundings.
Explanation
Answer: D - The purpose of extrication is to free a person who is entrapped in his or her surroundings. Many patients on the scene of an accident will remove themselves from the vehicle prior to your arrival. These patients can have significant injuries and should be immobilized right away.
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