Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test — Class 5 Practice Question
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Emergency Situations
At the scene of a serious collision, an injured person who appears unconscious in the vehicle should generally:
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Correct Answer: B. Be left in place until paramedics arrive, unless there is fire or imminent danger
Spinal cord injuries are common in serious collisions and easily worsened by untrained handling. Unless fire, fuel, water, or another life-threatening hazard requires immediate extraction, leave the victim in place, call 911, and wait for trained paramedics.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Be moved out of the car immediatelyMoving a casualty can worsen a spinal injury.
- C.Be given water by mouthAn unconscious person can choke on what they swallow.
- D.Be propped upright against the seatSitting them up can worsen a neck injury.
