You are dispatched to a patient with abdominal pain. It is a 73 year old male. MEET THE PRODU FARMERS MARKET As you come up on scene, he is in an outdoor shopping area. There are a lot of people around and his wife is next to him. He is on the ground, appears pale and uncomfortable. You approach the scene and everybody starts to respectfully move out of your way at your request. As an EMT, which of the following are your first two priorities? Choose all that apply. Your initial impression of the patient is "not sick" The scene is relatively safe The rest of your protective equipment includes gloves and eye protection at a minimum You need to call for police back up right away

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You are dispatched to a patient with abdominal pain. It is a 73 year old male.
MEET THE PRODU
FARMERS MARKET
As you come up on scene, he is in an outdoor shopping area. There are a lot of people around and his wife is next to him.
He is on the ground, appears pale and uncomfortable.
You approach the scene and everybody starts to respectfully move out of your way at your request.
As an EMT, which of the following are your first two priorities? Choose all that apply.
Your initial impression of the patient is "not sick"
The scene is relatively safe
The rest of your protective equipment includes gloves and eye protection at a minimum
You need to call for police back up right away
Transcribed Image Text:1. You are dispatched to a patient with abdominal pain. It is a 73 year old male. MEET THE PRODU FARMERS MARKET As you come up on scene, he is in an outdoor shopping area. There are a lot of people around and his wife is next to him. He is on the ground, appears pale and uncomfortable. You approach the scene and everybody starts to respectfully move out of your way at your request. As an EMT, which of the following are your first two priorities? Choose all that apply. Your initial impression of the patient is "not sick" The scene is relatively safe The rest of your protective equipment includes gloves and eye protection at a minimum You need to call for police back up right away
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