As you approach a young male lying on the sidewalk, you observe an area of dark blood on his pants. He appears lethargic, pale, and diaphoretic. Your first action in caring for this patient would be to:
A) apply oxygen.
B) cut the pants.
C) assess the airway.
D) elevate the leg.
C
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Your primary assessment of a multisystems trauma patient reveals that he is unresponsive and is not breathing. What should you do next?
A) Transport at once. B) Assess for a pulse. C) Ventilate the patient. D) Intubate his trachea.
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