You are on the scene with a 72-year-old male patient with chest ...

[nautica902]

You are on the scene with a 72-year-old male patient with chest pain. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath but also refuses to go to the hospital, even after multiple attempts urging him to go. Which of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Inform the patient that he is having a heart attack and must be taken to the hospital for evaluation.
  B) Contact medical direction for orders to restrain the patient.
  C) Fully inform the patient about his situation and the implications of refusing care.
  D) Stay with the patient until he loses consciousness.

Question 2

An esophageal detector device (EDD) uses the anatomical principle that the:
 
  a. trachea is rigid and will collapse under negative pressure.
  b. trachea is rigid and will not collapse under negative pressure.
  c. esophagus is rigid and will collapse under negative pressure.
  d. esophagus is rigid and will not collapse under negative pressure.

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

b

[nautica902]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[brbarasa]

Gracias!