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JMatthes

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on: Jul 3, 2018
What is the appropriate treatment regimen for a suspected tension pneumothorax?
 
  A) Intubation, stabilization of the chest wall with dressings, manage shock
  B) Oxygen, IV fluids wide open, cardiac monitor, meds for dysrhythmias
  C) IV fluids to increase output, cardiac monitor, pericardiocentesis
  D) Ventilation, needle decompression, IV fluids to manage hypotension

Question 2

Which patient with the following injury should NOT be log rolled?
 
  A) Unstable pelvic fracture B) Unstable thoracic injury
  C) Unstable femur fracture D) Unstable cervical spine


bhavsar

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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