Ontario Paramedic Practice Exam

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What is the mandatory patch point regarding a traumatic TOR?

Before analysis
Before defibrillation
After 1st analysis
After initial assessment

The correct answer is: After 1st analysis

The mandatory patch point regarding a traumatic TOR is after the first analysis. This is because in a traumatic arrest, there may be significant blood loss or other injuries that need to be addressed during the initial assessment. Before defibrillation, it is important to ensure that the proper patch point is in place to ensure successful delivery of the shock. Before analysis may be too early as the patient's condition may still be changing and the patch may need to be readjusted. After initial assessment may also be too late as there may be interventions or treatments that need to be done between the initial assessment and the first analysis. Therefore, the mandatory patch point is after the first analysis to ensure proper and timely delivery of treatment for a traumatic TOR.