A Patient with Suspected Spinal Trauma Is Admitted to the Emergency

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with suspected spinal trauma is admitted to the emergency department and subsequently goes into respiratory arrest. Which of the following would be the appropriate action to initially secure an open airway in this patient?

• A) Insert an esophageal obturator airway.
• B) Apply the jaw thrust maneuver.
• C) Apply the head-tilt and chin-lift method.
• D) Employ the log-roll technique.

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Definitions:

Merton's Strain Theory

A sociological theory that explains deviance and crime as a result of the disconnection between societal goals and the means available to achieve them.

White-Collar Crime

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Street Crimes

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