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lracut11

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Which of the following patients fit the criteria for application of spinal precautions in the prehospital setting?
 
  A) An 85-year-old man who has fallen down three steps and has a large laceration to the occipital region of the skull, but no complaints of pain
  B) A 21-year-old man who was diving into a pool and states he hit his head, but is out of the pool and ambulatory upon your arrival with no complaint of neck or back pain
  C) A 36-year-old woman who was involved in a minor motor vehicle crash with an obvious closed tibia fracture
  D) None of the above

Question 2

A 32-year-old medical patient is unresponsive. He is lying on his back and snoring. You should first:
 
  A) begin artificial ventilation.
  B) tilt the head back and lift the chin.
  C) place the patient on his side.
  D) apply oxygen.


sierramartinez

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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