You have arrived next to a patient who reportedly had a seizure. Assessment reveals him to be apneic ...

You have arrived next to a patient who reportedly had a seizure. Assessment reveals him to be apneic with vomitus in the airway. He has a radial pulse, and his skin is cool and diaphoretic. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
 
  A) Check breath sounds.
  B) Apply a nonrebreather mask.
  C) Start artificial ventilation.
  D) Suction the airway.

Question 2

You are on the scene of a shooting. Your assessment reveals a 23-year-old man who has been shot twice. The first wound is to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is actively bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and makes a sucking sound every time the patient takes a breath. The initial action of the AEMT should be which one of the following?
 
  A) Place direct pressure over the abdominal gunshot wound.
  B) Place the patient on high-flow oxygen with a nonrebreather fire mask.
  C) Obtain a sterile dressing and cover the chest wound.
  D) Cover the chest wound with a gloved hand.