What positioning error occurred if the teeth superimpose the odontoid process on the AP open mouth?
the chin was too extended
the head was rotated
the chin was too flexed
the patient's mouth wasn't fully opened
the chin was too flexed
Rationale: If the teeth superimpose the odontoid process, the chin needs to be extended more to align with the base of the skull
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a. Nonverbal communication b. Verbal communication c. Empathy d. Sympathy
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A) "I estimate the blood loss based on the fact that one cup of blood is about 250 mL." B) "If the pulse rate is greater than 100 beats per minute, the patient has lost at least 200 mL of blood." C) "I use the patient's signs and symptoms to judge the severity of the blood loss." D) "I look at the blood pressure, and if it is less than 100 mmHg systolic, the patient has lost 500 mL of blood."
The equipment and supplies that are carried in the back of an ambulance:
A) are dictated by the medical director. B) should follow standard federal guidelines. C) must be stowed safely yet easily accessible. D) should be standardized in every ambulance.
Severity of the patient's illness and the ______ of care that may be required influence utilization of medical services.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).