as a result of an IED blast. Vital signs P 132, R 22. During
the Indirect Threat Care phase, what should you do to
ensure the patient has a patent airway?
A) Insert an oropharyngeal airway
B) Place the patient in the recovery position
C) Perform a surgical cricothyroidotomy
D) Perform endotracheal intubation
B.
,4) An adult patient only responds to painful stimuli. She is
bleeding from multiple entrance and exit wounds. She has
a weak moan and is writhing in pain. Several attempts at
peripheral IV access was unsuccessful. What should you
do?
A) Administer morphine per oral
B) Attempt IV access for a 3rd time
C) Establish external jugular
D) Establish I/0 access
D.
,5) A 41 year old male has suffered a gunshot wound to the
right shoulder. The bleeding is controlled but he begins to
present with difficulty breathing and decreased chest rise
on the right side. What should you suspect?
A) Airway obstruction
B) Hemothorax
C. Tension pneumothorax
D) Hypoperfusion
B.
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