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Ebrown

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Perhaps the simplest way to determine if a patient has a patent airway is to:
 
  A) auscultate for breath sounds. B) check for adequate chest rise.
  C) say hello. D) determine a respiratory rate.

Question 2

You are caring for one of three people involved in a stabbing incident at a local bar. You move your patient into the back of the ambulance and begin care. Prior to leaving the scene, you find a knife in the patient's pocket. How should you proceed?
 
  A) Bag the knife and take it to the hospital.
  B) Place the knife in a belongings bag along with the patient's other personal effects.
  C) Ask you partner to get a law enforcement officer and have the officer retrieve the knife.
  D) Ask the patient if the knife was used during the incident.



tsternbergh47

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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