Q1. An EMT in North Carolina is called to a rescue where a patient is trapped in a vehicle after a crash. The patient is conscious but has suspected spinal injury and severe chest pain. What is the best initial approach according to NC rescue operations?

• ○Immediately extricate the patient to provide rapid transport to hospital.
• ○Stabilize the cervical spine, perform rapid trauma assessment, and coordinate with rescue team for safe extrication.
• ○Administer oxygen and wait for advanced life support before extrication.
• ○Remove the patient without spinal precautions to prevent chest pain worsening.