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fagboi

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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



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s.meritte

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d




fagboi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


alvinum

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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