A male patient suddenly found himself unable to talk and with profound weakness to his right arm and leg. Currently he is responsive to verbal stimuli and has the following vital signs: pulse 88, respirations 14 and adequate, and blood pressure 210/80. When transporting this patient to the hospital, what position should you place him?

You and your partner are treating a 35-year-old woman who is complaining of severe pain in her joints and abdomen. The patient tells you that she went diving approximately 12 hours prior to the onset of complaint. Which of the following would be part of a correct course of treatment for this patient?

A) Oxygen via nonrebreather mask to maintain SpO2 of > 96 percent, IV fluid replacement with lactated Ringer's, transport B) Oxygen via nasal cannula to maintain SpO2 of > 96 percent, fluid replacement with lactated Ringer's, transport C) Oxygen via nonrebreather mask regardless of SpO2 reading, IV fluid replacement with 5 percent dextrose, transport to hyperbaric chamber D) Oxygen via nonrebreather mask regardless of SpO2 reading, fluid replacement with lactated Ringer's, transport

A history of prolonged unconsciousness, weakness, speech problems and possible personality changes such as inappropriately rude behavior or agitation best explains:

a. diffuse axonal injury b. anoxic brain injury c. concussion d. cerebral contusion