Author Question: You are caring for a 64-year-old woman with chest pain and shortness of breath. She is alert and ... (Read 50 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are caring for a 64-year-old woman with chest pain and shortness of breath. She is alert and oriented with an open airway. Her breathing is adequate. She has a normal pulse and her skin is warm and dry. Which of the following should you do next?

A) Obtain her heart rate and blood pressure.
B) Prepare for immediate transport.
C) Inquire about history of heart problems.
D) Hook up the automatic external defibrillator.

Question 2

When lifting or moving any patient, you MUST remember to primarily use the muscles of your:

A) legs.
B) hips.
C) back.
D) arms.