Which of the following patient populations is likely to experience classic signs of cardiac compromise, such as chest pain radiating to the left arm?
A) Women B) Middle aged Caucasian males
C) Diabetic patients D) Elderly patients
Question 2
A suspected musculoskeletal injury of the shoulder is BEST managed by which of the following techniques?
A) Placing two long padded board splints on either side of the extremity, extending from the shoulder to the wrist
B) Placing the arm in a sling and using a triangular bandage to secure it to the body
C) Using an upper extremity traction splint
D) Using a long-arm air splint
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