A 62-year-old female with severe kyphosis fell and hit the back of her head, which is now oozing blood from a small laceration. Family members state that she suddenly complained of a "very bad headache" before collapsing to the kitchen floor. She has snoring respirations and cyanosis in the extremities. Which intervention should you perform first?
A) Apply a cervical collar
B) Use a jaw-thrust maneuver
C) Start positive pressure ventilation
D) Cover the laceration
B) Use a jaw-thrust maneuver
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A) Geographic location B) Size of the organization C) Type of employment setting D) Opportunities for advancement E) All of the above
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).