For a patient who is bleeding, which of the following is the immediate response of the human body?
A) Vasoconstriction caused by the parasympathetic nervous system
B) Increased production of red blood cells and hemoglobin
C) Vasoconstriction caused by the sympathetic nervous system
D) Increased pulse pressure to promote better circulation of oxygen
C
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The mother of a four-year-old boy states that he fell off the top bunk bed and hit his head. After falling, he appeared to seize for approximately 30 seconds. Presently he has non-purposeful movement to painful stimuli, with a patent airway and slow respirations. His radial pulse is intact, and his skin is warm and dry. You note urinary incontinence. After taking manual inline spinal
stabilization, which one of the following should you do immediately? A) Perform a head-tilt/chin-lift and administer high-concentration oxygen. B) Apply oxygen, fully immobilize the patient, and them initiate rapid transport. C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway and provide high-concentration oxygen. D) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver and start positive pressure ventilation.