A nurse is completing her annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. The class instructor tells her that a client has fallen off a ladder and is lying on his back; he is unconscious and isn't breathing. What maneuver should the nurse use to open his airway?

When should the EMT use the APGAR scoring system on a newborn?

A) Before and after the baby is dried and warmed B) Ten minutes after birth and then at 20 minutes, if needed C) Just prior to delivery and then five minutes after delivery D) One and five minutes after the baby has been delivered

The structures within the abdomen are:

a. protected by ribs. b. protected by the pelvis. c. protected by strong abdominal muscles. d. poorly protected.