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MirandaLo

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You are in charge of triage at a scene involving 30 patients exposed to carbon monoxide. You find a six-year-old boy who is not breathing. You open his airway and find that breathing does not return. Furthermore, you cannot locate a radial pulse. You should:
 
  A) apply oxygen and check the patient's mental status.
  B) place a black tag on the patient and move to the next.
  C) provide 15 seconds of positive pressure ventilation.
  D) provide 15 seconds of CPR and recheck for a radial pulse.

Question 2

You arrive at the scene of a fall, where a 42-year-old woman fell backward off a step ladder while cleaning windows in her kitchen. She is lying on the floor complaining of pain to her ankle. She tells you, If I had just gone to work today instead of using vacation time, this never would have happened Based on information thus far, which one of the following can you conclude?
 
  A) She is alert with an open airway.
  B) She does not have any other injuries.
  C) She does not require rapid transport.
  D) Her pulse rate is within normal limits.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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