A 15-year-old male patient has a large laceration on the inside of his upper arm from falling through a glass window. He is sitting on the front steps, and his sister is applying direct pressure to the wound. Blood is leaking from the bandage and the patient is pale, sweaty, and anxious. You should first:
A) apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask, apply a pressure dressing, and then splint the extremity.
B) have the patient lie flat, secure a tourniquet between the wound and the patient's armpit, and apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
C) inspect the wound, apply a pressure dressing, apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask, and then have the patient lie down.
D) have the patient lie flat, apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask, and then secure a tourniquet between his elbow and the wound.
Question 2
You have been called to an alcoholic rehabilitation center for a 56-year-old male patient whose left arm suddenly began to shake uncontrollably. He is alert and oriented, and he is terrified that he cannot stop his arm from moving. What type of seizure should you suspect?
A) Complex partial
B) Generalized
C) Simple partial
D) Psychomotor
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