You are sent to a diving emergency and have a single victim complaining of acute dyspnea, altered mental status, dizziness, and chest pain. Upon arrival at the scene, you are told that the diver probably ascended too rapidly. What condition most is likely occurring?
A) Arterial gas embolism
B) Nitrogen narcosis
C) Decompression sickness
D) Barotrauma
A
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Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of proper body mechanics for stooping?
a. Use the large leg muscles to assist in returning to a standing position. b. Do not bend from your back. c. Stand a minimum of 6–8 inches from the object you are moving. d. Keep your feet 6–8 inches apart to create a base of support.
Which of these patients would benefit from the head-tilt, chin-lift manual airway maneuver as opposed to any other initial airway management technique?
A) A 39-year-old male who just had a seizure and has snoring respirations B) A 45-year-old female who is alert and vomiting blood C) A 67-year-old female who fell down a flight of stairs and is unresponsive D) An 85-year-old female who hit her head on a tree limb and is now responsive to painful stimuli
Film placement for a patient with a mandibular torus is:
on top of the tongue. between the torus and the tongue. on top of the torus. none of the above.
Which is an example of a sentinel event?
A) Expected reaction to administered medications. B) Patient who reports being aware during surgery. C) Recovery following elective open heart surgery. D) Transfer of a patient to a tertiary care facility.