Milking or stripping the umbilical cord can cause _______________ ...

[segrsyd]

Milking or stripping the umbilical cord can cause _______________ _______________ _______________ and _______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

On scene of a motor vehicle accident, a car has extensive front-end damage and a deformed steering wheel. The restrained driver, who was self-extricated, is in the care of EMRs, who have applied a cervical collar and continue to hold manual in-line spinal stabilization. The airway is patent and respirations adequate. His radial pulse is rapid and weak and skin is cool and diaphoretic. The EMRs report the following vital signs: pulse 136, respirations 20, blood pressure 100/68, and SpO2 98 with 15 liters of O2 being administered through a nonrebreather mask. The right forearm is deformed, and the head, chest, and upper back are uninjured according to your assessment. Your next action would be to:
 
  A) start positive pressure ventilation.
  B) repeat the vital signs.
  C) change the nonrebreather to a nasal cannula.
  D) check the abdomen for injury.

[jomama]

Answer to Question 1

increased blood viscosity, polycythemia

Answer to Question 2

D

[segrsyd]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[isabelt_18]

Excellent