A Patient Has Fallen Down a Flight of Stairs and Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

A patient has fallen down a flight of stairs and is restless and confused. The airway is open, and he is adequately breathing 22 times per minute. He has a radial pulse of 92 beats per minute and is moderate in strength. Emergency Medical Responders are maintaining manual in-line spinal stabilization. Your next action would be to:

• A) check the blood pressure and assess for injuries causing blood loss.
• B) apply oxygen at 15 liters per minute via nonrebreather face mask.
• C) insert an oral airway and start positive pressure ventilation with oxygen.
• D) immobilize the patient with a cervical collar and long spine board.

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Definitions:

Native Americans

The indigenous peoples of the Americas, encompassing a wide range of tribes, cultures, and languages existing prior to European colonization.

Servitude

Servitude is a condition in which an individual is legally bound to serve another person for a specified or indeterminate time, often with little to no personal freedom or compensation.

Emancipate

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Black Slaves

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