When assessing the breath sounds (during a rapid secondary exam) of a critical trauma patient, it is best to auscultate each lung in at least how many places?
A) 2
B) 1
C) 4
D) 3
A) 2
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A patient who appears to be intoxicated has fallen and is complaining of pain to his right arm. He is loud and using profane language. What should be your initial approach to the patient?
A) "If you do not quiet down, I will call the police and they will arrest you." B) "Let me put an ice pack on your wrist. It will help it feel better." C) "Stop yelling or I will have to strap you to the stretcher." D) "I cannot help you if you keep yelling like that!"
What will occur as a result of the heart muscle experiencing hypoxia?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following is the best way to communicate with an emotional patient?
a. Raise your voice so he can hear you. b. Sit down next to the patient and quietly ask why he is upset. c. Tell the patient that whatever it is that is bothering him, it will be okay. d. Ignore his emotion and do your job.