A nonvigorous infant is being resuscitated and thick meconium is present. Which of the following is indicated?
A) CPAPB) intubationC) oxygen mask
D) chest compressions
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
All of the following may be found in a cup of brewed tea with the exception of one. What is the exception?
A) Flavonoids B) Sodium C) Antioxidants D) Fluoride
Data on health, physical activity, and sports indicates that
A. playing competitive sports involves pressures to avoid playing while injured. B. playing rigorous competitive sports extends life expectancy beyond average. C. good medical care has made most heavy-contact sports safer than aerobics. D. some competitive sports have high health costs because injury rates are high.
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a small passenger car struck a bridge pillar. The patient, a conscious young woman, is still seated in her car. The scene is safe and law enforcement is directing traffic. Upon initial contact with the patient, you should:
A) have your partner manually stabilize her head as you assess her mental status. B) assess her respiratory quality and then apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask. C) apply a rigid cervical collar and obtain an initial Glasgow Coma Scale score. D) open her airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver and assess respiratory quality.