In partial code 090, what is the Root Operation?

When maternal blood volume increases, pregnant women receive supplemental iron to prevent anemia. This is because:

a. the mother's red blood cells do not carry as much oxygen as they did before the pregnancy. b. there is a decrease in the number of the mother's red blood cells because they are now shared with the fetus. c. although both red blood cells and plasma increase, there is slightly more plasma. d. there is only an increase in plasma, not in red blood cells.

You have been called to a hotel swimming pool for a confused adult male. Patrons state that the man has been drinking most of the afternoon and has been in and out of the pool. The man is very confused and noncompliant with your requests. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin is wet with water from the pool. While conducting the secondary

assessment, you note a large hematoma to the back of his head. Which one of the following should you do next? A) Take inline spinal stabilization and apply a cervical collar. B) Transfer the patient to the stretcher and provide immediate transport. C) Check the man's pupils and hand grips for equality. D) Apply a cold pack to the hematoma and continue the assessment.