// AEMT Question · Trauma
A patient has a penetrating eye injury with an impaled object. You should:
A. Remove the object and apply a dressing
B. Stabilize the object in place and cover both eyesCorrect
C. Irrigate the eye with saline
D. Apply direct pressure to the eye
// Rationale
Impaled objects in the eye should be stabilized, not removed; cover both eyes to minimize movement.