Your primary assessment of a multisystems trauma patient reveals that he is unresponsive and is not breathing. What should you do next?
A) Transport at once.
B) Assess for a pulse.
C) Ventilate the patient.
D) Intubate his trachea.
Answer: B) Assess for a pulse.
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Your patient was ejected from his motorcycle when he struck a deer late at night on a deserted highway. He is drowsy and unable to communicate clearly. As you immobilize him on the long spine board, you find that you are unable to obtain neutral alignment of his spine due to the large helmet he has on. You should:
A) place towels on either side of the helmet to stabilize it. B) tip his head back to gain neutral alignment. C) pad under his shoulders to straighten his neck. D) remove the helmet to better manage proper alignment.
From the list provided, select the drugs that are classified as diuretics
a. thiazide b. loop c. potassium sparing d. beta-blocker
The brand name of carbamazepine is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Records can be withheld from patients if
the records may cause harm to the patient the patient is entering a long-term care facility there is an impending lawsuit the physician does not like the patient