A 42-year-old man was involved in a fight and was stabbed in the right lateral chest. The knife is still impaled, and he is complaining of shortness of breath. When he speaks he gurgles and blood drains from his mouth. His respirations are labored and his radial pulse is weak. Which one of the following should you do FIRST?
A) Suction the blood from the airway.
B) Remove the knife and seal the injury with a dressing.
C) Stabilize the knife with bulky dressings.
D) Provide positive pressure ventilation.
A
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a. Suture removal b. Cast check c. Allergy testing d. Blood pressure check
Establishing _______________ such as "I will study a minimum of two hours every evening" is a key factor in ensuring your success as a student.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Male athletes from poor and working class households often use sport participation as a means of obtaining
A. the material things that other young people had. B. job skills that could be used if they did not attend college. C. acceptance by their parents. D. respect and a foundation for their identities.
The medical history should be completed after the physical examination and orthopedic screening during preparticipation health exams.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)