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mpobi80

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The purpose of manual stabilization of the cervical spine during the primary assessment of a trauma patient is to:
 
  A) prevent the patient from moving the neck.
  B) assist you in determining transport priority.
  C) allow you to effectively control the patient.
  D) allow for easier airway manipulation.

Question 2

You are assessing an adult female patient. When you palpate her wrist to locate a pulse, you do not feel one. You should immediately:
 
  A) palpate for an ulnar pulse.
  B) palpate the opposite wrist for a radial pulse.
  C) palpate for a carotid pulse.
  D) palpate for a popliteal pulse.


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Anton

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

parshano

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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