Your patient has attempted suicide by slitting his wrists. You notice that he has run the knife across his wrist, perpendicular to the arm, and that the wound is rather deep. Which of the following statements is true regarding the likelihood for serious blood loss?
A) There is most likely tremendous internal blood loss.
B) A tourniquet will probably be necessary.
C) Blood loss is probably not life-threatening.
D) You should expect severe blood loss.
C
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A 24-year-old male is supine on the floor and unconscious with snoring respirations. You note a weak, rapid pulse and cool, diaphoretic skin. HR = 124 and regular, BP = 136/88, RR = 12 and regular. Blood glucose is 24 mg/dL. After manually opening the airway and providing oxygen, which of the following should be performed next?
A) Start an IV and administer 25 gm dextrose, IV. B) Start an IV and administer 0.3 mg glucagon, IV. C) Intubate the trachea, start an IV, and administer 25 gm dextrose. D) Administer glucagon, 1 mg IM.