In an emergency situation, which one of the following steps should be done first?

A) Manage problems with circulation.
B) Initiate transport.
C) Start an IV.
D) Obtain a medical history.


A

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Correctly assessing orthostatic vital signs involves:

A) Taking the blood pressure and heart rate three times, 2 minutes apart B) Determining whether the patient's pulse disappears during deep inspiration C) Taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions D) Determining whether the patient's respirations and heart rate are within normal limits

Health Professions

Stevens-Johnson syndrome may cause severe damage of which organ?

A) liver B) pancreas C) brain D) heart

Health Professions

Prerequisites for successful weaning include: 1. psychological readiness. 2. adequate gag and swallow reflexes. 3. ability to follow instructions. 4. adequate cough

a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 d. 3 and 4 only

Health Professions

Subtract the fractions. 16 - 3/8 =

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

Health Professions