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Sportsfan2111

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An unresponsive patient has been ejected from a car as it rolled at a high rate of speed. The primary assessment is complete and you are providing positive pressure ventilation with high-flow oxygen. The patient has a significant deformity to the right side of his head, and both pupils are equal but slow to react to light. He also has deformity to the forearms. Vital signs are: pulse 144, respirations 24 and inadequate, and blood pressure 90/50 mmHg. Based on this presentation, the AEMT should:
 
  A) apply the automated external defibrillator and prepare for possible seizure activity.
  B) splint both arms and reassess the vital signs prior to departing the scene.
  C) reassess the pupils and treat the patient for a severe head injury.
  D) look for evidence of bleeding in an area of the body other than the brain.

Question 2

Your 54-year-old female patient is displaying deep, gasping, rapid respirations. What respiratory pattern is she exhibiting?
 
  A) Kussmaul's respirations
  B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
  C) Biot's respirations
  D) Agonal respirations



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ilianabrrr

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A




Sportsfan2111

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


amandanbreshears

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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