You are evaluating a patient who is experiencing pain, deformity, and a loss of pulse to his left upper extremity following a riding accident. You suspect a dislocated shoulder. Based on this information, you should:
A) provide oxygen and paralytics to reduce the fracture site.
B) make multiple attempts at resetting the joint into socket.
C) splint the shoulder in position found and transport rapidly.
D) make one attempt to manipulate the joint while checking distal pulse.
Question 2
If a patient is cyanotic or mottled and has no respiratory effort, he is said to be in:
A) respiratory arrest.
B) respiratory distress.
C) respiratory failure.
D) dyspnea.
Methods to Document Peripheral Pulses A. Stick Figure Peripheral Pulse Documentation B. Tabular Peri
Computerized Patient Record (CPR)
Patient health history form.
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