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A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car while riding his bike. He has blood on his face and presents as unresponsive with snoring respirations. Respirations are approximately 10 per minute, with cyanosis noted to his extremities. Manual inline spinal stabilization is being held by EMRs. Which one of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Look for life-threatening injuries.
  B) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver.
  C) Suction the airway.
  D) Administer positive pressure ventilation.

Question 2

You were summoned by a family member for a 64-year-old woman who is having an acute respiratory emergency. You note that her chest looks full and she wheezes on expiration. Her vital signs show she is tachycardic. You should suspect:
 
  A) a pulmonary embolism.
  B) an asthma attack.
  C) emphysema.
  D) pulmonary edema.



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Jbrasil

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B




rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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