You have intubated a patient with a long history of chronic bronchitis. During transport, you notice that ventilations are becoming increasingly difficult. You auscultate the chest and hear faint equal breath sounds. What intervention is most likely indicated for this patient?

Which one of the pulses listed below is palpated in the groin area?

A) Carotid B) Inguinal C) Pedal D) Femoral

A skier wiped out while skiing down a large hill. He is conscious and alert and complains of being very cold; he also complains of neck stiffness and numbness and tingling in all of his extremities. A quick assessment reveals that his airway is patent and his breathing is adequate. You should:

A) perform a detailed neurologic exam and carefully palpate his neck. B) apply a cervical collar and start an IV line with warm normal saline. C) immobilize his spine and quickly move him to a warmer environment. D) administer oxygen and perform a detailed secondary assessment.