A construction foreman has been stabbed in the right anterior chest with a screwdriver by an angry worker. He is conscious and oriented and complaining of pain to the injury site. Prior to your arrival, he removed the screwdriver. Your primary assessment reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. Based on these findings, you should:
A) administer oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
B) take manual inline spinal stabilization.
C) insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
D) open the airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver.
Question 2You have a patient who was possibly bitten by a rabid dog. Which of the following is CORRECT about rabies?
A) Infection can lead to Bell's palsy, headaches, and meningitis.
B) The virus travels along nerves from the bite to the brain.
C) It has been identified as a potential weapon of bioterrorism.
D) The virus causes inflammation of brain tissue.
Question 3Which of the following is TRUE to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide exposure from vehicle exhaust?
A) Keep the heater or air conditioner on at all times.
B) Keep ambulance windows open when weather permits.
C) Cab windows should be kept open when idling.
D) Attach a conversion device to convert CO to CO2.
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