Author Question: You have performed a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a 17-month-old boy and are attempting to ... (Read 70 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You have performed a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a 17-month-old boy and are attempting to ventilate him with a bag-valve mask. You are experiencing a lot of resistance with each breath and the chest is barely rising. Prior to attempting ventilations again, you should:

A) tilt the head back further. B) ease the head forward a little.
C) perform chest thrusts. D) finger sweep the airway.

Question 2

Hazards that may NOT be visible during scene size-up include all of the following EXCEPT the presence of:

a. infected material.
b. poisonous substances.
c. potential sources of violence or emotional trauma.
d. a potentially unstable environment.