A 55-year-old patient was struck by a bus and is unresponsive with an amputated leg and uncontrolled arterial bleeding. An EMT is maintaining an open airway and ventilating the patient. A second EMT is working to control the patient's bleeding and treat for shock. What is the priority for the providers during transport?
A. Notifying the patient's family
B. Performing a detailed secondary assessment
C. Continuing the primary assessment
D. Obtaining a patient history

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A 55-year-old patient was struck by a bus and is unresponsive with an amputated leg and uncontrolled arterial bleeding. An EMT is maintaining an open airway and ventilating the patient. A second EMT is working to control the patient's bleeding and treat for shock. What is the priority for the providers during transport? 
A. Notifying the patient's family 
B. Performing a detailed secondary assessment 
C. Continuing the primary assessment 
D. Obtaining a patient history

GinnyAnswer · Answer

The priority for the EMT providers during transport is to continue the primary assessment, ensuring the monitoring and management of life-threatening conditions. This focus is essential given the severe trauma and uncontrolled bleeding the patient is experiencing. Other assessments can be conducted after ensuring the patient's immediate safety. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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