A 52-year-old male is unresponsive and has bruises and lacerations to the head, chest, and abdomen. Bystanders state that the patient was intoxicated and got into a fight with several patrons of a bar. They state that he was beaten with their fists, and not other objects or weapons. The patient has snoring respirations, shallow breathing, and a strong radial pulse. His skin is warm and dry. After
taking manual in-line spinal stabilization, which one of the following should be your next action?
A) Insert a nasal or oral airway.
B) Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver.
C) Start positive pressure ventilation.
D) Apply a cervical collar.
B
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Modification goals are also called
A) Adaptation goals B) Remediation goals C) Rehabilitation goals D) Promotion goals
You are treating a patient who you think needs an IV of lactated Ringer's. The patient, however, says he is frightened of needles and refuses to give his consent. If you display the IV catheter and bring it toward the patient, you may be charged with:
A) negligence. B) assault. C) battery. D) libel.
With respect to a physiological saline solution, a salt solution having a concentration of 1.2% is:
A. isotonic. B. hypotonic. C. hypertonic. D. a physiological saline solution.
_______________ is a type of brain injury that causes the downward displacement of the medial aspect of the temporal lobe (uncus) through the tentorial notch by a mass above.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).