When communicating with non-English-speaking patients during an emergency, you can use ________ throughout the process to help them understand you.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


gestures

Using gestures can help non-English-speaking patients understand you during an emergency.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the patient assessment?

A) Scene size-up B) Primary assessment C) Secondary assessment D) Patient follow-up

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Respiratory pressure is measured using which of the following?

A) Goniometer B) Spirometer C) Calorimeter D) Manometer

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Creatine kinase (CK) is often measured to aid in diagnosing ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Your initial attempt to ventilate an unresponsive apneic 30-year-old man is met with resistance and you do not see the chest rise. Your second ventilation attempt is also unsuccessful. You should:

A. suction the airway. B. perform a blind finger sweep. C. perform 30 chest compressions. D. ventilate again with greater force.

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