As you arrive by the side of a 64-year-old unresponsive female, you hear snoring respirations. Your immediate action would be to:
A) suction the mouth and airway.
B) determine the chief complaint.
C) administer supplemental oxygen.
D) perform a manual jaw-thrust maneuver.
D
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A) Signs of significant illness and injury may be subtle and easily overlooked. B) Childhood injuries and illnesses as a result of abuse or neglect may be missed if the EMT is not thorough. C) A sick or injured child who initially appeared stable can deteriorate very rapidly. D) All of the above
A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient cannot develop an effective cough. Which of the following would you recommend to help this patient generate a more effective cough?
1. Enhancing expiratory flow by bending forward at the waist 2. Using short, expiratory bursts or the "huffing" method 3. Using only moderate (as opposed to full) inspiration 4. Having the patient "tense" the neck muscles while coughing a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 4 only
Solve the percents, rounding off to the closest hundredth if necessary. 42% of what number is 90?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A ________ injection deposits local anesthetic near major nerve trunks at a greater distance from the area of treatment, which provides wider areas of anesthesia
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word