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Author Question: Which of the following BEST describes an avulsion? A) Accumulation of blood beneath the skin, ... (Read 26 times)

londonang

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which of the following BEST describes an avulsion?
 
  A) Accumulation of blood beneath the skin, resulting in swelling
  B) Epidermis that is scraped away by a rough surface
  C) Flap of skin that is partially or completely torn away from the underlying tissue
  D) An injury caused by a sharp, pointed object

Question 2

You have just arrived on the scene of a very serious motor vehicle collision. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) have rapidly extricated an unresponsive female from the driver's seat. The EMRs report that she was unrestrained and struck the steering wheel with her chest and abdomen. As you start the primary assessment, you note that she has snoring respirations and is breathing shallowly at a rate of 24 breaths per minute. Which one of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Obtain her vital signs.
  B) Immobilize her to the backboard.
  C) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver.
  D) Start positive pressure ventilation.


todom5090

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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