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You are transporting a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest. On scene you covered the wound with an appropriate dressing. Now, as you reassess the patient, you note that the patient is tachypneic and complaining of difficulty breathing. Breath sounds on the side of the injury are diminished. Your immediate action would be to:
 
  A) tape the dressing on the fourth side.
  B) lift the dressing from the wound for several seconds.
  C) provide positive pressure ventilation with high-concentration oxygen.
  D) cover the wound with another dressing.

Question 2

You are having trouble getting the electrodes to remain adhered to your adult male patient due to excessive diaphoresis. What can you do to better ensure electrode adhesion?
 
  A) Shave the chest hair.
  B) Keep wiping the skin dry and using another new electrode.
  C) Wipe the site dry, and then apply spray antiperspirant to the skin.
  D) Wipe the site dry, and then re-cleanse the site with two to three alcohol preps.


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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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