EMT Trauma Emergencies Practice Test

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You arrive at a scene where an elderly patient has fallen. What key consideration should you keep in mind during your assessment?

Full-thickness burn. Wrap it in dry sterile gauze and place it in a plastic bag kept cool with ice. The extent of injury may be greater internally than it appears externally. Elderly patients often have osteoporosis, making fractures more likely.

Correct Answer:

Elderly patients often have osteoporosis, making fractures more likely.

Explanation:

Correct answer: Elderly patients often have osteoporosis, making fractures more likely.

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