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vHAUNG6011

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Which of the following positions would be MOST appropriate for an alert and oriented patient with respiratory distress?
 
  A) Trendelenburg
  B) Fowler's
  C) Lateral recumbent
  D) Semi-Fowler's

Question 2

A high school football player was hit from behind and is complaining of severe back pain and numbness to his right leg. Manual in-line spinal stabilization is being maintained by an assistant coach. Once at the patient's side, what should you do next?
 
  A) Disconnect the face mask from the helmet.
  B) Carefully remove the helmet.
  C) Apply a cervical spine immobilization collar.
  D) Assess the airway and breathing.


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hugthug12

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

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vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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