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lindiwe

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Proper care of cardiac arrest for a 6-year-old pediatric patient when there are no available pediatric AED pads would include:
 
  A) 2 EMTs providing a 30:2 ratio of compressions to ventilations.
  B) CPR with no AED placement due to lack of pediatric pads.
  C) compressing the chest to a maximum of 1 inches in depth.
  D) placement and use of the adult pads with adult energy levels.

Question 2

As you approach a motorcyclist who was thrown from his bike, you hear him saying that he cannot feel or move his legs. You note obvious deformity to both femurs as well as his left wrist and forearm. Emergency Medical Responders are holding manual in-line spinal stabilization. Of the following, which should be done first?
 
  A) Check for motor function and sensation in the feet.
  B) Expose the legs and look for bleeding.
  C) Check his rate and effort of breathing.
  D) Place a cervical collar and administer oxygen.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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