You are assessing a male patient who was stabbed three times in the chest and abdomen. As you begin your primary assessment, you note the patient to have a decreased level of consciousness and gurgling respirations. Your next action would be to:
A) Check his pulse
B) Suction the airway
C) Obtain an SpO2 reading
D) Apply a cervical collar
B) Suction the airway
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Seat-to-floor distance of a narrow adult wheelchair in inches is:
a. 17.5. b. 18. c. 20. d. 22.
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Which of the following is not considered a clue that your patient might be hearing impaired?
a. slurred speech b. presence of hearing aids c. traumatic brain injury at birth d. postpartum infection
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