First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
A 'flail chest' (multiple rib fractures, paradoxical movement) needs:
Avoid restricting breathing; transport for definitive care. The correct answer is "EMS, positioning of comfort, supplemental oxygen if available". This reflects
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Question: A 'flail chest' (multiple rib fractures, paradoxical movement) needs:
Answer options: ✅ EMS, positioning of comfort, supplemental oxygen if available
- Tight binding around chest
- Lying flat only
- Walking
Correct answer: EMS, positioning of comfort, supplemental oxygen if available
Explanation: Avoid restricting breathing; transport for definitive care. The correct answer is "EMS, positioning of comfort, supplemental oxygen if available". This reflects the accepted standard for the firstaid assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.
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