You are triaging four patients who were involved in a motor vehicle crash. Victim 1 has bilateral femur fractures, is in severe pain, and is conscious and alert. Victim 2 is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. Victim 3, who is profusely diaphoretic, is wearing a medical alert bracelet identifying her as a diabetic. Victim 4 is responsive to pain only and is in obvious respiratory distress. How should you categorize these patients?
A) Victim 1, immediate; victim 2, immediate; victim 3, delayed; and victim 4, delayed
B) Victim 1, delayed; victim 2, expectant; victim 3, immediate; and victim 4, immediate
C) Victim 1, delayed; victim 2, immediate; victim 3, delayed; and victim 4, immediate
D) Victim 1, immediate; victim 2, expectant; victim 3, immediate; and victim 4, delayed
Answer: B) Victim 1, delayed; victim 2, expectant; victim 3, immediate; and victim 4, immediate
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A) Administer half a pill of the friend's nitroglycerin. B) Ask the friend to get the patient's nitroglycerin. C) Have the patient get his nitroglycerin from the car. D) Administer the friend's nitroglycerin.
Which of the following is NOT an example of showing professionalism while in the exam room with the patient?
A. Adjusting the drapes to assure patient privacy during a procedure B. Being prepared and having the necessary equipment ready prior to the start of a procedure C. Providing comforting words of support for a patient during a difficult procedure D. Having extra supplies on hand during a procedure, without having to be told E. Expressing disgust or shock about the sights and smells during a procedure