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
Respiratory pressure is measured using which of the following?
A) Goniometer B) Spirometer C) Calorimeter D) Manometer
Creatine kinase (CK) is often measured to aid in diagnosing ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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.