Critical Care Transport Quiz

Decreased out-of-hospital time for the patient, smaller space for providing continuing patient care

Can provide rapid transport, smaller space for providing continuing patient care

Can provide rapid transport. ALS personnel and equipment are frequently provided (correct)

Decreased out-of-hospital time for the patient, restricted weight limit

There are less complications associated with head injuries and ground transportation

High altitude associated with air transport is likely to worsen head injuries associated with raised intracranial pressures (correct)

There is more space to provide continuing care, the out of hospital time is shorter

Better equipped to provide emergency care, more space for accompanying persons

Need for specialized treatment not available at the current facility

Inadequate staffing at the current facility

Lack of appropriate critical care monitoring at the current facility

Requirement for a change in scenery for better recovery (correct)

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