First aid 1 pts
How will you proceed with an injured person who has a broken lower limb after falling from a motorcycle and responds to addressing:
Correct answer
- I will call for help, possibly stabilize fractures, and until the arrival of EMS, I will continue to monitor the state of consciousness and breathing.
Other options
- I will not touch the injured person at all to prevent worsening their condition.
- I will stabilize the fracture and only then call EMS.
Explanation
Conscious Casualty: If they are awake and breathing, do not move them unless there is immediate danger (fire).
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