JBL EMT Practice Exam

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You and your partner enter the residence of an elderly couple, both of whom are found unconscious in their bed. There is no evidence of trauma. As you begin your assessment, you and your partner notice the smell of natural gas in the residence. Which of the following should be your most appropriate action?

Perform a rapid assessment and then move the patients from their residence
Quickly exit the residence and request the fire department to move the patients
Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag
Request another ambulance to assist with lifting and moving the patients

The correct answer is: Perform a rapid assessment and then move the patients from their residence

In this scenario, the most appropriate action is to perform a rapid assessment and then move the patients from their residence. The presence of the smell of natural gas indicates a potential hazard such as a gas leak, which could lead to an explosion or fire. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure the safety of the patients and oneself by promptly moving them to a safe location. Performing a rapid assessment allows for a swift evaluation of any immediate life-threatening conditions that need to be addressed before moving the patients to safety. This approach prioritizes the well-being of the elderly couple and minimizes the risk of harm from the gas leak. Option B is not the best choice as quickly exiting the residence and waiting for the fire department to move the patients may waste valuable time in ensuring the patients' safety. Option C suggests rapidly removing the patients using a blanket or clothes drag, which may not be the most effective method for moving two unconscious individuals, especially in a potentially dangerous situation like a gas leak. Option D involves requesting another ambulance for assistance with lifting and moving the patients, but the immediate concern is to get the patients out of the hazardous environment as soon as possible, making option A the most appropriate course of action.