You respond to an apparent SIDS death where the baby is obviously dead. You should:
A) attempt resuscitation even though the baby has rigor mortis.
B) be careful not to disturb the scene since it could be a crime scene.
C) ask the parents why they placed the baby on his stomach to sleep.
D) tell the parents that it looks like the child suffocated on his blankets.
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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If the dressing over an area that has been sutured is stuck to the wound, the medical assistant should saturate the dressing with sterile saline prior to removal. The edges of the dressing should then be:
A) pulled toward the wound. B) pulled away from the wound. C) pulled straight up. D) None of the above