This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A patient with a head and neck injury was sitting found leaning against a tree. You have placed a ... (Read 114 times)

fagboi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
A patient with a head and neck injury was sitting found leaning against a tree. You have placed a vest type short immobilization device on the patient. To transport the patient you would:
 
  a. remove the vest-type short immobilization device and secure the patient to a long backboard.
  b. immobilize the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device to a long backboard.
  c. place the patient in a Semi-Fowler's position on the stretcher for transport to the hospital.
  d. secure the patient with the vest-type short immobilization device on a stretcher in a supine position with the feet elevated.

Question 2

For which of the following patients involved in a motor vehicle collision is the use of a vest-type short immobilization device indicated?
 
  a. A 42-year-old male who was ejected from the vehicle and is lying supine in the roadway complaining of back pain
  b. A 25-year-old restrained driver who is responsive and has a history of diabetes
  c. A 15-year-old female complaining of neck and back pain who got out of the car and is standing next to it
  d. A 33-year-old female in the backseat who complains of neck pain and a headache



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

s.meritte

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 306
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d




fagboi

  • Member
  • Posts: 535
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help


6ana001

  • Member
  • Posts: 311
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

Did you know?

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library