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luminitza

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on: Jun 25, 2018
When encountering an unconscious person, the medical assistant should first
 
 assess the victim's responsiveness
  administer artificial respirations
  splint any broken bones
  call for help

Question 2

All of the following are proper aseptic techniques EXCEPT
 
 bottles containing sterile solution should not touch the sterile receptacle when poured
  lids are placed down on the table
  transfer forceps are held facing down
  do not reach over a sterile field


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carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

assess the victim's responsiveness

Rationale: Nothing is done until a person has been determined to be unconsciousthe person could merely be sleeping.

Answer to Question 2

lids are placed down on the table

Rationale: Lids are placed face up on the table.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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