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krzymel

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While cleaning a window, the glass broke and a sharp piece sliced the groin of a 43-year-old man. Assessment shows him to have a large laceration to his left scrotum, with a testicle exposed and protruding through the sac. Blood is pouring from the laceration and the patient rates the pain as an 8/10. Which of the following should be done first?
 
  A) Apply direct pressure to the injury.
  B) Provide oxygen at 15 liters per minute.
  C) Call for advanced life support assistance.
  D) Cover the exposed testicle with moist dressing.

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As you approach a patient, you observe a 1-inch circle of dark blood on his shirt. He appears confused, pale, and diaphoretic. Which one of the following should you do first?
 
  A) Apply oxygen.
  B) Cut his shirt.
  C) Assess his airway.
  D) Treat for shock.


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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


krzymel

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018
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