A 22-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a tree. He is found approximately 20 feet away from his bike and is responsive to pain only. He is not wearing a helmet. You are unable to effectively open his airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver. What should you do?
A: Suction his oropharynx and reattempt the jaw-thrust.
B: Apply high-flow oxygen and assess his carotid pulse.
C: Carefully tilt his head back and lift up on his chin.
D: Insert an oral airway and assess his breathing.
Answer: C: Carefully tilt his head back and lift up on his chin.
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Physical exam showed several large, follicular papules along the hairline on the back of her neck, around her left hear, and two along the hairline on her forehead. The exam also showed crusting, dry, dark scabs, the result of intense scratching. Dx: Acne necrotica miliaris Plan: Treat with mincycline × one month and return to office for follow-up. First-listed diagnosis: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.
The principles of tomography are described by each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Tomography is based on a moving x-ray source and corresponding stationary image receptor. B) Tomography allows panoramic radiographs to record anatomic tissues one section at a time. C) Tomography produces an image one slice at a time that are then combined side by side on an image receptor. D) Unusual anatomical relationships not seen on intraoral radiographs are due to wide broadening of the arches and superimposition of structures.
The cardiac research pioneer whose work resulted in the law stating that Lead I + Lead III = Lead II is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A ________ is a slide presentation or moving picture
a. diagram b. model c. video d. printed handout