Question

A single EMS provider finds a non breathing and pulseless victim of a mva lying face down in the road, and suspects the victim has a spinal injury. The EMS provider should __________.

1) Perform chest compressions immediately
2) Open the airway and check for breathing
3) Move the victim to a safer location
4) Administer oxygen to the victim

Answer 1

In the case of a non-breathing and pulseless victim with a suspected spinal injury, the EMS provider should open the airway and check for breathing.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a single EMS provider finds a non breathing and pulseless victim of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) lying face down in the road and suspects a spinal injury, the appropriate action is to open the airway and check for breathing. This should be done before performing chest compressions, moving the victim, or administering oxygen.