A 66-year-old female patient has been struck by a car. Your assessment reveals gurgling respirations, rapid breathing, and cool, diaphoretic skin. You also note bruising to her chest and abdomen. What should you do immediately?
A) Determine the blood pressure
B) Administer supplemental oxygen
C) Evaluate for shock
D) Suction the airway
D) Suction the airway
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A. Endocrine B. Renal C. Musculoskeletal D. Cardiovascular
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List six common advantages of case control studies.
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When ventilating an unresponsive apneic adult with a bag-mask device, you should ensure that:
A: ventilations occur at a rate of 20 breaths/min. B: the pop-off relief valve is manually occluded. C: an airway adjunct has been inserted. D: you are positioned alongside the patient.