It has been reported that two people have been shot in an alleyway. As you pull up to the scene, you see a police officer standing over a person with blood on his shirt and pants. In this situation, what is your first priority?
A) Assessing the patient's airway for patency
B) Determining the number of patients on scene
C) Considering the need for additional resources
D) Determining the overall safety of the scene
D) Determining the overall safety of the scene
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a. It stimulates growth of capillaries b. It promotes a positive attitude c. It decreases the odds of becoming ill
You are assessing a patient who overdosed on a medication and is unresponsive. Given this situation, what is the greatest concern regarding potential airway occlusion?
A) Collapse of the bronchi B) Relaxation of the tongue C) Spasm of the epiglottis D) Swelling of the carina
Tocopherol is also known as:
A) vitamin D B) vitamin E C) vitamin K D) vitamin A
When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends MOSTLY on the:
A. speed at which the car was traveling when impact occurred. B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact. C. age of the child and the size of the car that struck him or her. D. height of the child and the speed at which the car was traveling.