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jho37

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A 19-year-old suspected of drinking a large quantity of alcohol is unresponsive and vomiting. Which of the following actions has the highest priority in the care of this patient?
 
  A) Obtain a SAMPLE history.
  B) Perform a head-to-toe assessment to search for injuries.
  C) Apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
  D) Turn him on his side and suction the airway.

Question 2

When you arrive at the receiving facility, the nurse asks your partner for a verbal report of the patient's condition. This is in addition to the radio report your partner gave to the hospital en route. Afterwards, you ask your partner why you must give a second verbal report and a written report to the receiving nurse. What is the best reason to provide both reports?
 
  A) The nurse may be too busy to read the written report.
  B) The nurse may not have heard the first radio report.
  C) The patient's condition may have changed since the first radio report.
  D) The nurse may have to perform critical interventions on the patient before you complete your written report.



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dajones82

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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