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luvbio

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Which of the following intravenous catheter sizes is best when you must quickly infuse a large amount of fluid on a trauma patient?
 
  A) 14 gauge
  B) 16 gauge
  C) 20 gauge
  D) 22 gauge

Question 2

A 16-year-old was mowing grass on a hillside when the lawn tractor he was using rolled over him. He is unresponsive and has blood in his mouth. You can hear gurgling when he breathes. You should immediately:
 
  A) perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.
  B) roll the patient onto his side.
  C) suction his airway.
  D) begin artificial ventilation.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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