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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

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You are responding to the scene of a stabbing. Dispatch informs you that law enforcement is also responding. Upon arrival, you observe two large males with what appear to be knives in their hands standing next to the patient. Law enforcement hasn't arrived yet. What is the next immediate action of the EMT-P?
  1. Get out of the vehicle but remain 50 yards away trying to stay hidden.
  2. Remain inside the vehicle and await arrival of law enforcement.
  3. Begin to approach the patient.
  4. Retreat to safe area and await law enforcement arrival.
Explanation
Answer: D - You should never approach a scene until it has been determined safe by law enforcement. Remaining on the scene of a potentially violent person will place you and your crew at increased risk for injury or death.
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