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The jaw-thrust maneuver is indicated in a(n):
 
  a. overdose patient with snoring respirations.
  b. stroke patient with gurgling respirations.
  c. cardiac arrest patient on the ski slope.
  d. unresponsive patient who fell from a porch.

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Which of the following statements about airway management in trauma patients is correct?
 
  a. The jaw-thrust maneuver is useful in trauma patients but only if they are complaining of head or neck pain.
  b. Research has shown that the jaw-thrust maneuver is easiest to perform and is therefore indicated for critically injured trauma patients.
  c. Performing the head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure the patient.
  d. Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust maneuver, whereas medical patients should receive the head tilt-chin lift maneuver.


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blakcmamba

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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