Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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Initial treatment for a patient with external blood loss depends upon:

his or her past medical history.
the amount of estimated blood loss.
his or her signs and symptoms.
whether or not hypotension is present.

The correct answer is: his or her past medical history.

The correct answer is A. When addressing external blood loss, the initial treatment should always depend on the patient's past medical history. Understanding their medical background can help in determining potential causes of the bleeding and provide insights into any pre-existing conditions that may impact the type of treatment required. This information is crucial in tailoring the best approach to manage the situation effectively. Options B, C, and D, which focus on the amount of blood loss, signs and symptoms, and the presence of hypotension, are important factors to consider during the assessment process but do not dictate the initial treatment as strongly as the patient's past medical history does in this context.