Author Question: A 15-year-old girl was struck in the mouth with a baseball bat. She has lost her front teeth and is ... (Read 52 times)

DelorasTo · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A 15-year-old girl was struck in the mouth with a baseball bat. She has lost her front teeth and is spitting blood. The AEMT's priority concern when caring for this patient would be:

A) seizure activity.
B) jaw fracture.
C) blood loss.
D) airway compromise.

Question 2

Which IV fluid solution contains a substance that is involved in the blood buffer system and is useful on patients in acidosis, such as those with diabetic ketoacidosis?

A) D5W
B) Lactated Ringer's
C) One-half normal saline
D) Normal saline