You have just inserted an endotracheal tube into an unresponsive patient whom you believe has suffered a stroke. Which one of the following actions should you take immediately after removing the laryngoscope from the patient's mouth?
A) Inflate the cuff with 15 mL of air.
B) Attach the bag-valve mask and start ventilations.
C) Carefully remove the stylet if used.
D) Secure the tube with a commercial device or tape.
Question 2
When using the Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) , the EMT understands that:
A) the score identifies the type of head injury.
B) the higher score the better.
C) the score must be combined with vital signs.
D) a low score indicates less severity.
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