Author Question: To best evaluate the adequacy of breathing in an unresponsive adult, the EMT should: A) assess ... (Read 37 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

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.