Question

There has been a fire in an apartment building, and it has spread to seven apartment units. Victims have suffered burns, minor injuries, and broken bones from jumping from windows. Which persons can be safely treated at the scene and transported to a health care facility after victims with more emergent problems have been transported first?

a. female client who is 5 months pregnant with no apparent injuries
b. male who is 50 years of age with no injuries, rapid respirations, and coughing
c. a child who is 10 years of age with an apparent simple fracture of the humerus
d. female who is 20 years of age with first-degree burns on hands and forearms
e. male who is 75 years of age with second-degree burns on both legs

Answer 1

After victims with more emergent problems have been transported first, the persons who can be safely treated at the scene and transported to a healthcare facility are a pregnant female with no apparent injuries, a 50-year-old male with rapid respirations and coughing, and a 20-year-old female with first-degree burns on hands and forearms.

Step-by-step explanation:

After victims with more emergent problems have been transported first, the persons who can be safely treated at the scene and transported to a healthcare facility are:

1. Female client who is 5 months pregnant with no apparent injuries: Although she doesn't have any apparent injuries, it is important to have her evaluated by healthcare professionals to ensure the safety of both her and the unborn child.
2. Male who is 50 years of age with no injuries, rapid respirations, and coughing: This individual should be assessed by healthcare professionals to determine the cause of the rapid respirations and coughing.
3. Female who is 20 years of age with first-degree burns on hands and forearms: This person's first-degree burns can be treated at the scene and they can be transported to a healthcare facility for further evaluation and care.

Answer 2

C. The child with a simple fracture of the humerus