If a patient is cyanotic or mottled and has no respiratory effort, he is said to be in:
A) respiratory arrest.
B) respiratory distress.
C) respiratory failure.
D) dyspnea.
Question 2You are treating a patient who has an open wound directly over the fracture site. This is called a(n):
A) compound fracture.
B) open fracture.
C) laceration.
D) all of the above.
Question 3A position in which a patient leans forward, supporting himself with his arms when experiencing respiratory distress is called:
A) position of comfort.
B) semi-Fowler's position.
C) Tripod position.
D) Fowler's position.
Question 4You are assessing a patient who has fallen from a ladder and is in severe pain from an angulated, midshaft femur. Although angulated, there is good circulation and sensation distal to the injury site. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of severe pain. The MOST correct treatment for this patient is:
A) treat for shock with oxygen, IV fluids, and secure patient to spine board.
B) oxygen, IV, traction splinting, and give analgesics for pain as indicated.
C) oxygen, IV, ladder splint as found, give analgesics for pain, and transport.
D) give morphine, splint the extremity as found, and transport.
Question 5If a patient is unresponsive, there is a high probability that there may also be an associated:
A) breathing problem.
B) circulation problem.
C) mental problem.
D) airway problem.
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