You have been called to a hotel swimming pool for a confused adult male. Patrons state that the man was drinking most of the afternoon and was in and out of the pool. The man is now very confused and noncompliant with your requests. The patrons moved the patient so that he is lying on the ground, away from the water's edge, when you arrive. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin is wet with water from the pool. While conducting the secondary assessment, you note a large hematoma to the back of his head. What should you do next?
A) Perform manual spine motion restriction of his head and neck
B) Apply a cold pack to the hematoma and continue the assessment
C) Check the patient's pupils and hand grips for equality
D) Transfer the patient to the stretcher and provide immediate transport
A) Perform manual spine motion restriction of his head and neck
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a. scavenger unit b. full-mouth mask c. clear nosepiece d. none of the above
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A) Cyanotic skin around the mouth B) Decreased heart rate and flushed skin C) Fingertips that are cool and blue D) Skin on the abdomen that is hot and flushed
The _______________ Index is organized by the condition, not by the body part in which it occurs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A prescription is issued for ibuprofen 10% cream. How much of this drug is required to make 30g of the cream?
3g 6g 600 mg 400 mg