You and your partner respond to a collision. You determine that the scene is safe and approach the damaged vehicle to assess the driver. Suddenly, you notice a strong smell of gasoline. You notice a 5-gallon

gas container leaking liquid in the back seat. What should you do?

A) Continue to assess the patient. The scene has already been deemed safe.

B) Drench the back seat with water. This will allow you to safely continue the assessment.

C) Note that there is no source of ignition close by. The leak is not a significant danger to you or the patient.

D) Immediately remove the patient to a safe distance from the vehicle and call for additional support.

E) Remove the gas container from the back seat.

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Andrew Chen

Social Studies

8 May, 09:11

You and your partner respond to a collision. You determine that the scene is safe and approach the damaged vehicle to assess the driver. Suddenly, you notice a strong smell of gasoline. You notice a 5-gallon

gas container leaking liquid in the back seat. What should you do?

A) Continue to assess the patient. The scene has already been deemed safe.

B) Drench the back seat with water. This will allow you to safely continue the assessment.

C) Note that there is no source of ignition close by. The leak is not a significant danger to you or the patient.

D) Immediately remove the patient to a safe distance from the vehicle and call for additional support.

E) Remove the gas container from the back seat.

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Corey Roberts · Answer 1

D) Immediately remove the patient to a safe distance from the vehicle and call for additional support.

Explanation:

The best option in this situation is to move the patient to a safe distance from the vehicle and call for additional support.

This is because the leaking gasoline has made the location unsafe and since the coalition is still fresh the engine is still hot and these can cause a fire outbreak