________, or high blood pressure, is a term used to describe a blood pressure that is higher than 140/90

You are responding to an unresponsive 65-year-old male patient. The patient has snoring respirations, a scalp laceration, and an obvious fracture of the left ankle. What is the best initial course of action?

A) Perform a complete primary and secondary assessment to make sure you know exactly what is wrong before treating the patient. B) Splint the ankle to avoid lacerating any nerves or arteries. C) Place an oral airway in the patient. D) Bandage the scalp wound.

If a patient begins to have a seizure, the best course of action is to ___________

put something between their teeth. administer oxygen. call 911 immediately. clear an area and let them have the seizure.