Early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) services include coverage for:

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in unconscious patients?

a. Foreign body lodged in the upper airway b. Oral or nasal secretions blocking the pharynx c. Tongue falling back into the pharynx d. Severe spasm of the laryngeal musculature

A patient does not speak English and no family members are available to translate. Which other options are available to you to facilitate communication with the patient?

A) Write questions on a pad B) Check with dispatch or use a toll-free interpreter line C) Proceed with your primary exam D) Treat the patient as if he is unconscious