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nautica902

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You have been called for a 91-year-old woman who fell. Since your assessment reveals bruises to her body in various stages of healing and inconsistencies in information related to the fall from her family, you are suspicious of geriatric abuse. Your BEST action would be to:
 
  A) notify the Office of Elder Affairs prior to leaving the scene.
  B) quietly transport and inform the emergency department physician.
  C) confront the family members regarding your suspicions.
  D) have the EMS supervisor contact the patient's primary care physician.

Question 2

Which of the following would be appropriate to care for an elderly patient?
 
  A) Cut away excess clothing when trying to examine the chest.
  B) Recheck breath sounds after the patient has taken a few breaths.
  C) Apply more pressure to open the airway if the neck is stiff.
  D) Pad the cervical collar with extra padding to keep it snug.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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