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skymedlock

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To best evaluate the adequacy of breathing in an unresponsive adult, the EMT should:
 
  A) assess the skin color.
  B) check the pupils.
  C) observe the chest rise.
  D) look for cyanosis.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding airway management in the trauma patient is correct?
 
  A) The jaw-thrust is useful in the trauma patient, but only if he or she is complaining of head or neck pain.
  B) Research has shown that the jaw-thrust is easier to perform and is therefore indicated for the more critical trauma patient.
  C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient.
  D) Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust while medical patients should receive the head-tilt, chin-lift.



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leahchrapun

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Joy Chen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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