You are evaluating a patient who is experiencing pain, deformity, and a loss of pulse to his left upper extremity following a riding accident. You suspect a dislocated shoulder. Based on this information, you should:
A) provide oxygen and paralytics to reduce the fracture site.
B) make multiple attempts at resetting the joint into socket.
C) splint the shoulder in position found and transport rapidly.
D) make one attempt to manipulate the joint while checking distal pulse.
Question 2
If a patient is cyanotic or mottled and has no respiratory effort, he is said to be in:
A) respiratory arrest.
B) respiratory distress.
C) respiratory failure.
D) dyspnea.
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Arteriogram of the left carotid artery and cerebral arteries.
Building competency in patient centered care
Sensory and Emotional Components of Pain
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Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position