Multiple choice general knowledge

Shifting the Injured to the Hospital

  1. Ensure that he is not hurt more.

  2. While shifting, the patient's back, neck and airway need to be protected from further injury. So always take help of another person.

  3. If the patient is unconscious, gently place a large folded cloth or towel under the neck so that the neck doesn't sag against the ground.

  4. The patient should be carried on firm board of stretcher so spine remains stable.

  5. The vehicle used to carry the patient to the hospital should have enough space to keep the patient's back straight and the person accompanying should be able to care for and resuscitate the patients if necessary.

  6. If there is only one limb injury the patient can be safely taken to hospital on a chair in a sitting position. Take care to splint or protect limb injuries or bleeding.
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A,B,C,D,E,F Correct answer
Explanation

All listed options (A-F) are correct principles for safely transporting injured patients. Key priorities include: preventing further injury, protecting the spine/neck/airway with help from others, supporting the neck of unconscious patients, using firm boards to keep the spine stable, ensuring proper vehicle space, and using chairs for single-limb injuries with proper protection.

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