You are transporting a 31-year-old male patient who was severely injured in a motor vehicle collision. He is unresponsive and being ventilated by your partner with a bag-valve mask. How will you conduct the rapid secondary assessment on this patient?
A) Perform a head-to-toe exam
B) Focus on the chest and abdomen
C) Palpate the body parts but do not auscultate them
D) Focus on the head and torso
A) Perform a head-to-toe exam
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A) 10 B) 15 C) 5 D) 20
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Which of the following is the major advantage of using crutches over other assistive devices?
a. Requires less coordination b. Provides more mobility and flexibility c. Used equally by persons of any age d. Adaptable to stairs or level areas e. Frequently requested by patients
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