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HCHenry

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While working to build a house, a construction worker was hit in the head by a 2  4 plank that slid from the roof and fell to the ground below. The patient has a sizable laceration to the left side of his face and is spitting blood. He also lost several teeth, two of which he is holding. Your initial action when caring for this patient would be to:
 
  A) apply occlusive dressing to the laceration.
  B) establish manual inline spinal stabilization.
  C) obtain and preserve the teeth.
  D) suction the airway.

Question 2

Which IV fluid solution is an isotonic crystalloid that contains sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium?
 
  A) D5W
  B) Normal saline
  C) Lactated Ringer's
  D) One-half normal saline


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strudel15

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


HCHenry

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Correct answers!


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Great! Please up vote :D


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