You have just arrived by the side of a 23-year-old female who is 37 weeks pregnant and apneic and pulseless after being shot in the abdomen. Regarding care of this woman, which statement would you provide to other rescuers on scene?
A) "Sadly, there is nothing that can be done, I will call medical direction and inform the doctor."
B) "I am going to call for ALS backup; it is her and her baby's only chance for survival."
C) "I need someone to listen for fetal heart tones to see if the baby is still alive."
D) "Waiting for ALS backup is not beneficial; we need to provide CPR and get her to the hospital now!"
D) "Waiting for ALS backup is not beneficial; we need to provide CPR and get her to the hospital now!"
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a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
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A. orbital floor fractures C. arch bar applications B. dental implants D. bone grafts
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Monitoring of intracranial pressure via artificial opening would be reported with code ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).