SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).A 36-year-old male has fallen from a second-story window after drinking heavily at a party. He complains of pain in his left forearm but there is no external sign of injury there. He also tells you that he cannot feel his legs. His breathing is diaphragmatic.To minimize the patient's head and neck movement prior to packaging him on an immobilization device for transport, you will need to:
A. administer oxygen with a bag mask.
B. apply sterile dressings to the distracting injury.
C. treat for hyperextension injury.
D. select and apply an appropriate cervical collar.
Answer: D
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A) dereliction of duty. B) duty. C) direct cause. D) damages.
A patient working at an ice plant was trapped in a room filled with sulfur dioxide. On arrival, you donned a self-contained breathing apparatus and entered the room, finding the patient unresponsive on the floor. The room remains filled with the gas. Your immediate priority in caring for this patient is to:
A) assess the airway, breathing, and circulation. B) loosen all tight-fitting clothing. C) start positive pressure ventilation. D) remove him from the immediate environment.
Beta-blockers are not effective antidysrhythmic agents.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is the body's most efficient source of energy and should be relied on to fill that need?
A. Carbohydrates B. Fats C. Proteins D. Water