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skymedlock

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A construction worker has been shot with a nail gun, resulting in a long nail going through his cheek and firmly embedding into the lower gum and jaw. There is considerable blood in his mouth and he is in excruciating pain. Given this scenario, which of the following would be your FIRST priority?
 
  A) Removing the nail
  B) Placing a cervical collar
  C) Applying oxygen
  D) Suctioning the airway

Question 2

Which of the following is a contraindication to administering isotonic crystalloid solutions such as lactated Ringer's and normal saline?
 
  A) Patients with traumatic brain injury
  B) Patients with stroke
  C) Patients which require fluid replacement
  D) Patients with congestive heart failure


aidanmbrowne

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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