You are caring for a patient who was pulled from a lake and is now pulseless and apneic. As you apply the AED, you notice that the patient is lying in a pool of water. You should:
A) use towels to absorb the water around the patient.
B) wait for ALS personnel to arrive.
C) apply the AED and analyze.
D) drag the patient out of the pool of water.
Question 2
When attempting to extinguish a fire inside the passenger compartment, it is important to:
A) use the extinguishing agent sparingly to avoid creating a cloud of powder.
B) aim the nozzle of the extinguisher away from the patient to avoid hitting the patient.
C) resist the urge to extinguish the fire and focus on extricating any patients.
D) apply the extinguishing agent liberally to speed up the extinguishing process.
Providing patient education
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: flexion.
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 1)