Question

You witness a bicyclist suddenly veer off the bike path, lose control of the bike and crash in the rough gravel on the side of the road. A bystander witnessed the crash and tells you that the bicyclist broke her fall with her body and did not strike her head. The bicyclist is wearing a helmet. As you approach, you see the bicyclist struggling to sit up, holding her thigh and moaning. Blood is spurting into the pavement from a large, deep gash on the bicyclist’s thigh. You want to help. Describe the immediate steps that you should take in responding to the emergency to determine what your plan of care should be. How do you respond?

Answer 1

Long answer so put below.

Step-by-step explanation:

■ Size up the scene

■ get consent, begin to control the bleeding and have a bystander call 9-1-1 and get a first aid kit

■ Maintain pressure, and use SAMPLE.

■ continue with a head-to-toe check.

■ monitor the person for signs and symptoms of shock while waiting for EMS