Author Question: A 16-year-old has suffered a thoracic-level spinal injury from a diving accident. To initiate CPR at ... (Read 81 times)

corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 16-year-old has suffered a thoracic-level spinal injury from a diving accident. To initiate CPR at the poolside, which measure would be most important?

A) Hyperextend the neck to clear the airway prior to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
B) Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a prone position.
C) Do not administer CPR after a head injury.
D) Elevate the mandible to assess airway with the head in a neutral position.

Question 2

A father asks you what symptoms he can expect with normal teething in his infant. Which of the following would you tell him?

A) The child's gum line will be tender.
B) The child will not play or eat for 2 days.
C) He can expect his child to be constipated for 2 days.
D) The child's temperature may go as high as 102F.