This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Your patient is a 33-year-old man who has been ejected from his vehicle during a high-speed ... (Read 106 times)

storky111

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jul 3, 2018
Your patient is a 33-year-old man who has been ejected from his vehicle during a high-speed collision. During your primary assessment it is discovered that he is not moving, does not appear to have adequate respirations, and has suffered moderate external bleeding. Which of the following should be done first?
 
  A) Check the patient's carotid pulse. B) Begin bag-valve-mask ventilations.
  C) Open the airway. D) Control the bleeding with direct pressure.

Question 2

Your patient is a 27-year-old male who has been involved in a motorcycle collision in which he was not wearing a helmet. He does not respond when you speak to him, but he makes incomprehensible sounds when you press your knuckles on his sternum. Which of the following BEST describes his level of consciousness?
 
  A) Unresponsive B) Verbal C) Alert D) Painful


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


storky111

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you :)


Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars. Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars.
A steady needle reading that drops 2 or 3 inches Hg when the engine speed is increased slightly ... A steady needle reading that drops 2 or 3 inches Hg when the engine speed is increased slightly ...
A 1000-kg car is slowly picking up speed as it goes around a horizontal unbanked curve whose ... A 1000-kg car is slowly picking up speed as it goes around a horizontal unbanked curve whose ...
A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ... A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ...
Last year, Terrific Copying had total revenue of $475 000, while operating at 60% of capacity. ... Last year, Terrific Copying had total revenue of $475 000, while operating at 60% of capacity. ...
One year ago, Christos bought 1000 units of the Dominion Aggressive Growth Fund at $20.35 per ... One year ago, Christos bought 1000 units of the Dominion Aggressive Growth Fund at $20.35 per ...
Video: What is Reverse Osmosis?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library