Once you have access to the patient, you should:
A. perform an assessment.
B. rapidly extricate the patient.
C. administer oxygen.
D. immediately begin treating injuries you see.
Answer: A. perform an assessment.
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A) Inquire about past lung problems B) Obtain and SpO2 reading C) Palpate for subcutaneous emphysema D) Auscultate all lung fields
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a. The patient may see what you have written. b. The medical record is a legal record and can be used in court. c. The physician may see what you have written. d. The less written, the less there is to be reviewed.
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A. alveolar ducts B. alveolar sacs C. bronchioles D. alveoli
The fertilized egg is called a(n):
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