Which of the following would be the treatment of choice for a patient with severe anaphylaxis?
A) Oxygen via nonrebreather
B) Epinephrine
C) Albuterol
D) Nitroglycerin
Question 2Spinal injury care steps performed during the primary assessment include:
A) apply a cervical collar independent of spinal stabilization.
B) initiate proper manual spinal stabilization followed by mechanical immobilization.
C) perform a rapid rollout independent of manual spinal stabilization.
D) administer medications to prevent further paralysis.
Question 3Increased resistance to blood flow through the pulmonary vasculature often leads to which of the following?
A) Right-sided heart failure
B) Pulmonary embolism
C) Spontaneous pneumothorax
D) Atelectasis
Question 4Your 18-year-old patient was involved in an altercation and has a puncture wound to his right mid-thorax. You should:
A) apply a moist dressing and seal on all four sides.
B) apply an occlusive dressing and seal on only three sides.
C) apply a moist dressing and seal on only three sides.
D) apply an occlusive dressing and seal on all four sides.
Question 5Which of the following patients with respiratory distress is the MOST critically ill?
A) A patient who speaks in five or six word sentences
B) A patient with wheezing in the lower lobes
C) A patient with no breath sounds on auscultation
D) A patient with a pulse oximetry reading of 93 percent