Reference no: EM133387146
Assignment:
Critical Thinking Questions
1. A fourth of July celebration got a bit out of hand when several rockets were fired at once and managed to explode before they got into the air. Eva is the EMR dispatched to the scene. The dispatcher reports that a 46-year-old male has sustained burns from the fireworks. When Eva gets to the house, she sees that there are almost a dozen family members who appear to be injured as well. In addition, there is smoke coming from a small shed behind the house. Eva makes a call to dispatch. Write a brief narrative that demonstrates her possible call to dispatch for more assistance.
2. Although the dispatcher provides the primary complaint or description of the incident, why is it important for an emergency responder to consider other information such as details from family or bystanders, particulars provided by the patient, or even clues that are observed on the scene when forming their general impression?
3. Amy is stopped at a stop light. The driver behind her glances at their phone for just a brief instant, causing them to delay braking. They hit the brakes and slow down considerably but still manage to crash into Amy's car. Her airbag deploys as she is thrown against it. When EMR Khalil gets to the scene and begins to assess Amy, he immediately asks his partner to institute spinal motion restriction. Why do you think Khalil feels that it is necessary to take this precaution?
4. Why should emergency medical responders learn how to perform ABC checks simultaneously?
5. A 32-year-old construction worker is helping maneuver a large drainpipe into position when the heavy load suddenly shifts, striking him in the chest. EMR Sanjay is called to the scene. When he arrives, he finds the man lying supine on the ground with his hands on his chest. Sanjay and his partner introduce themselves and begin to assess the patient. As Sanjay's partner asks bystanders to recount what has happened, Sanjay speaks to the patient. The patient is alert and can speak to him, but his words are strained. As Sanjay works through the ABCs, he notes that the patient's breathing is rapid and shallow. His pulse rate is rapid. Sanjay feels the patient's skin, which is cold and clammy. He looks pale.
Sanjay begins his RBS and notes that the patient expresses severe pain in the chest region when breathing. He opens the patient's shirt to see a large area that is discolored and bruised. He finds no other injuries on the patient and decides that the patient should remain in this position while he contacts dispatch. After he completes his primary assessment, what transport decision will Sanjay MOST likely make for this patient, and why?