You are treating a 16-year-old male who was skiing out of control and ran off the trail and into the woods. When you arrive, he is alert and complaining of pain in his right lower chest. Upon examination you note that he has impaled himself with a tree branch. He tells you he will feel better if you just remove the branch. Based on your training as an OEC technician, you would respond by making
which of the following statements?
a. "I need to get a bulky dressing ready in case there is bleeding when I remove the branch."
b. "Once my helpers arrive and we are ready to transport you, we can remove the branch."
c. "We need to leave the branch in place until we get you to a hospital."
d. "I'm not supposed to remove the branch, but you can if you think it will make you more comfortable."
Answer: c
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Which of the following statements concerning blunt thoracic trauma in the pediatric population is most accurate?
A) Children are more likely than adults to suffer both rib fracture and organ injury. B) Children are less likely than adults to suffer either rib fractures or organ injury. C) Children are more likely than adults to suffer rib fractures but less likely to suffer significant organ injury. D) Children are less likely than adults to suffer rib fractures but more likely to have significant organ injury.
_____________________________ _ A belligerent patient who uses foul language, becomes aggressive, or violent may need to be removed from the medical office to ensure the safety of staff members and other patients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.