NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

When you respond to a crime scene what precautions should you take to preserve evidence?
  1. Contact medical oversight for permission to enter the scene.
  2. Not starting treatment till all evidence has been collected.
  3. Avoid disturbing the scene unless necessary to provide care.
  4. Enter the scene without regard for evidence at all.
Explanation
Answer: C - Avoid disturbing a crime scene when possible, but remember as an EMT-P you priority is patient care. Make attempts to not infringe on evidence so that law enforcement may conduct their investigation.
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