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You are called to the scene of a motor vehicle crash on a dark, two-lane highway. The car crashed through the guardrail and landed on a slope of a small ravine. The driver is alert but complaining of pain, and there is a strong odor of gasoline in the area. Which of the following would be most important for you to do?a. identifying the need for additional resourcesb. providing patient carec. ensuring scene safetyd. determining the MOI

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Answer:

Ensuring Scene Safety.

Explanation:

Scene Safety is the process in which it is made sure that the scene of the accident is safe from any hazards. As there is strong smell of gasoline it is important to create the safety measures first, to avoid any further hazards.

Answer:

c. ensuring scene safety

Explanation:

The scene of an accident can be very chaotic and it is important that extra care be taken at sure time by the first responder to the scene.

It is essential that coordinated series of activities be put in place when an incident occurs on a road network, in order to reduce any effects of the incident which could be primary or secondary.

In the above question, there was presence of gasoline smell and gasoline is an hazardous and combustible material. It is important to ensure scene safety in order prevent the possibility of a fire accident occurring.

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