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BRWH

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Your 56-year-old patient is in bed and unable to speak. Family members state that he has had a previous stroke and has been bedridden since, but has always been able to talk, until a few hours ago when his speech became garbled. They also state that the last stroke left him paralyzed on his left side. Your assessment reveals him unable to speak, but with an open airway, adequate respirations, and a strong radial pulse. Additionally you note that he is unable to move his right arm. Vital signs are within normal limits. Which of the following would be most appropriate in the care on this patient?
 
  A) Rapid transport
  B) Suction the mouth.
  C) Administer positive pressure ventilation.
  D) Insert an oropharyngeal airway.

Question 2

You are caring for a 23-year-old male who cut his wrists with a razor. He is unresponsive and has snoring respirations. You should:
 
  A) suction the airway. B) apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
  C) look for a suicide note. D) perform a head tilt-chin lift.


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cascooper22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


BRWH

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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