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maychende

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A patient had an unknown chemical splashed into her left eye. You have been irrigating the eye on scene and are now getting ready to transfer her to the stretcher. Knowing that you will need to continue irrigation throughout transport, how will you position this patient on the stretcher?
 
  A) Left lateral recumbent
  B) Right-side-lying position
  C) Prone with head turned to the patient's left side
  D) Semi-Fowler's position

Question 2

The mother of a 15-month-old patient states she has had the croup for the past several hours. She is now lethargic, with grunting respirations at a rate of 60 per minute and a pulse of 150. You should:
 
  A) perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and begin ventilations.
  B) perform a jaw-thrust maneuver and begin ventilations.
  C) administer abdominal thrusts.
  D) place a small folded towel under the shoulders and begin ventilations.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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