A 52-year-old male is unresponsive and has bruises and lacerations to the head, chest, and abdomen. Bystanders state that the patient was intoxicated and got into a fight with several patrons of a bar. They state that he was beaten with their fists, and not other objects or weapons. The patient has snoring respirations, shallow breathing, and a strong radial pulse. His skin is warm and dry. After
taking manual in-line spinal stabilization, which one of the following should be your next action?
A) Insert a nasal or oral airway.
B) Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver.
C) Start positive pressure ventilation.
D) Apply a cervical collar.
B
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Properties that are particularly large or that pose unusual hazards have which type of designation?
a. priority location b. high risk c. special hazard d. target hazard
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