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kellyjaisingh

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You arrive alone at a scene at which a 16-year-old skier has collided with a tree. He is unresponsive and has blood flowing from his ears and nose. He was not wearing a helmet. Which of the following lists reflects the most appropriate care of this patient?
 
  a. Primary assessment, airway management, immobilization, transport as soon as possible
  b. Primary assessment, oxygen administration, rapid transport to the aid room, immobilization in the aid room
  c. Immobilization, transfer to a sled, completion of the assessment in the aid room
  d. Primary assessment, immobilization, bandaging of the ears to control bleeding, airway management

Question 2

Trauma centers are specifically designed to:
 
  a. provide training to physicians who will work with trauma patients.
  b. manage patients with multi-system trauma.
  c. encourage patients with less urgent injuries to use lower-level facilities.
  d. be testing areas for physicians who wish to be board certified as trauma surgeons.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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