Author Question: A young female patient involved in a motor vehicle collision responds to painful stimuli by ... (Read 135 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A young female patient involved in a motor vehicle collision responds to painful stimuli by extending her arms and legs. Her airway is open and breathing shallow and irregular. A radial pulse that is moderate in strength is palpated. Her pulse is 64 beats per minute, respirations are 8, and blood pressure is 210/110 mmHg with an SpO2 90. She has noted deformity to her forehead and a left pupil that is dilated and does not respond to light. Manual in-line stabilization is being held by Emergency Medial Responders (EMR). At this time, the EMT's priority action is to:

A) apply a nonrebreather face mask with high-concentration oxygen.
B) start positive pressure ventilation at 20 breaths per minute.
C) perform the secondary assessment to identify additional injuries.
D) apply a cervical collar and transfer to the stretcher for immediate transport.

Question 2

You have just arrived by the side of a 68-year-old male complaining of chest pain. After determining his airway is patent and breathing adequate, it is imperative that you perform which action next?

A) Auscultate his breath sounds.
B) Determine if he takes nitroglycerin.
C) Check his radial pulse.
D) Obtain a full set of vital signs.