A patient has fallen down a flight of stairs and is restless and confused. The airway is open, and he is adequately breathing 22 times per minute. He has a radial pulse of 92 beats per minute and is moderate in strength. Emergency Medical Responders are maintaining manual in-line spinal stabilization. Your next action would be to:
A) check the blood pressure and assess for injuries causing blood loss.
B) apply oxygen at 15 liters per minute via nonrebreather face mask.
C) insert an oral airway and start positive pressure ventilation with oxygen.
D) immobilize the patient with a cervical collar and long spine board.
Question 2
An elderly patient is being taken care of at home by family members and lies in a hospital-type bed in the living room. After providing necessary care, you prepare to move her from the bed to the stretcher. There is no mechanism that suggests a head, neck, or spinal injury. Which one of the following methods would be most appropriate in this situation?
A) Draw sheet method
B) Direct lift
C) Extremity lift
D) Direct carry method
A patient centered care approach
Patient teaching: ear assessment
Sample new patient registration form.
Patient health history form.
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)