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A 19-year-old female was assaulted by her intoxicated boyfriend. After punching her in the chest, he slashed her face with a knife. Assessment reveals her to be stable with a large laceration from beneath her right eye to her right ear. She is very upset and crying and repeatedly asks you if this injury will leave a permanent scar on her face. Your best response would be:
 
  A) You will be fine. You are lucky he didn't cut an artery.
  B) I am not worried about your looks; I am worried about preventing infection.
  C) When we get to the hospital, we can discuss this with the doctor.
  D) You will be fine. The stitches used today do not scar like they used to.

Question 2

You are transporting a child with a small laceration to his leg, sustained after cutting himself of a piece of broken glass. During transport, you observe a pulse oximeter reading of 87 on the frantic, crying, and actively moving child. The child is alert and oriented with a normal pulse and respiratory rate with pink skin that is warm to touch. Your immediate action would be to:
 
  A) start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
  B) attempt to calm the child and obtain another SpO2 reading.
  C) apply high-concentration oxygen via nonrebreather.
  D) check the laceration for uncontrolled bleeding.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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