Author Question: A 19-year-old woman presents with severe lower abdominal pain, an oral temperature of 102.4F, and ... (Read 143 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A 19-year-old woman presents with severe lower abdominal pain, an oral temperature of 102.4F, and skin that is pale and sweaty. She reports that she had an elective abortion 72 hours earlier and has had bloody vaginal discharge ever since. Appropriate treatment for this patient would include which of the following?

A) IV fluids, oxygen, and transport
B) Position of comfort, pain medication, and delayed transport
C) Detailed secondary exam and 12-lead ECG
D) Knee-chest position and rapid transport

Question 2

Which of the following serves as an important visual landmark when performing endotracheal intubation under direct visualization?

A) Cricothyroid membrane
B) Cricoid cartilage
C) Thyroid cartilage
D) Posterior cartilages