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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A 66-year-old female patient has been struck by a car. Your assessment reveals gurgling respirations, rapid breathing, and cool, diaphoretic skin. You also observe bruising to the chest and abdomen. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
 
  A) Determine the blood pressure.
  B) Administer high-concentration oxygen.
  C) Evaluate for signs of shock.
  D) Suction the airway.

Question 2

A 40-year-old man has been seriously injured in a car crash. He is unresponsive and has what you believe to be a collapsed lung. Additionally, his left leg is severely deformed and his vital signs are unstable. A passenger in the car informs you that the patient is a diabetic and has heart problems. Given this information, which one of the following is the best destination for this patient?
 
  A) Cardiac center
  B) Spine injury center
  C) Trauma center
  D) Stroke center


ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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