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jon_i

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Your patient was hit in the head with a bat during an assault. He presents with snoring respirations and a rapid and weak radial pulse. You should FIRST:
 
  A) open the airway with a head tiltchin lift. B) immobilize the patient to a backboard.
  C) obtain a set of vital signs. D) open the airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver.

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A patient who has cut himself in the thigh with a chain saw is alert, has a patent airway, and is breathing at a rate of 20 breaths per minute. The patient's pulse is fast and weak. He has active bleeding from the wound caused by the chain saw. All of the following are recommended procedures for stopping the bleeding EXCEPT:
 
  A) applying direct pressure. B) direct ice application.
  C) applying a tourniquet. D) using a pressure dressing.


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samiel-sayed

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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