A construction foreman has been stabbed in the right anterior chest with a screwdriver by an angry worker. He is conscious and oriented and complaining of pain to the injury site. Prior to your arrival, he removed the screwdriver. Your primary assessment reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. Based on these findings, you should:
A) administer oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
B) take manual inline spinal stabilization.
C) insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
D) open the airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver.
A
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Which of the following muscles produce upward scapular rotation when the shoulder girdle is elevated from 90 ° to 180 °?
a. Deltoid and rotator cuff muscles b. Upper trapezius, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior c. Upper trapezius and serratus anterior d. Teres major and teres minor
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Which of the following is not a component of proper body mechanics used by the therapist when transferring clients?
A. Maintain a wide base of support. B. Stand close to the client. C. Use your back rather than your legs. D. Maintain a neutral spine position.
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