Your patient had severe bleeding from a laceration to the wrist. You have applied a pressure dressing, and the bleeding appears to have stopped. You should:
A) apply a tourniquet.
B) apply a second pressure dressing.
C) have the patient sign a release form and discontinue care.
D) prepare the patient for transport.
D
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You should recognize a possible spinal column injury with no spinal cord involvement when you discover which of the following assessment findings?
a. Tenderness to the thoracic spine with intact motor and sensory function in each extremity b. Intact motor ability to all four extremities with the loss of sensation to the legs c. Pain in the cervical spine with the loss of sensation to the right arm and leg d. Intact sensation to all four extremities with the loss of motor ability in the arms
E codes include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) abnormal results from medication or surgery. B) the place where the event occurred. C) the intent of the injury or poisoning. D) history of past medical conditions.
To determine that you have a tight seal with a bag mask the operator should look for:
A. the chest to rise. B. the pupils to constrict. C. the nasal passages to dilate. D. none of the above.
When inspecting fire escapes, to what should inspectors pay close attention?
A. Means of egress B. Operating mechanisms C. Access to the roof and ground D. Signs of structural deterioration