You Arrive on the Scene and Find an Unresponsive Homeless

question 20

Multiple Choice

You arrive on the scene and find an unresponsive homeless man lying in the alleyway clutching a wine bottle.He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt,but does not have pants on.His skin feels cold to the touch.The week's temperatures have not been above 50°F.Which of the following should you do immediately after ensuring the patient has an adequate airway?

• A) Apply the AED.
• B) Provide manual stabilization of the cervical spine.
• C) Begin passive rewarming.
• D) Check the pulse.

Understand the relationship between different fluid volume measurements (e.g., teaspoons, tablespoons, fluid ounces, cups).

Apply basic mathematical operations to solve problems related to medication dosages.

Identify the appropriate metric prefixes and their corresponding values.

Understand and convert units of body weight and mass.

---

Definitions:

Broad Guidelines

General principles or rules designed to direct actions or decisions in a wide range of situations, providing a flexible framework rather than strict instructions.

Decisions

The process of making choices between alternatives or the result of such a process.

Employee Manuals

Handbooks or guides that provide workers with information about company policies, procedures, and standards.

Standard Operating Procedures

Explicit instructions designed to perform specific tasks or procedures in a consistent manner.