When writing an incident report, it is acceptable to include interpretations and opinions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Details written in the report should be statements of fact that are objective, complete, and accurate.
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You have arrived in the lodge with your airway and trauma pack to care for a patient who reportedly had a seizure. Assessment reveals him to be apneic with vomitus in the airway. He has a radial pulse, and his skin is cool and diaphoretic. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
a. Start artificial ventilations. b. If available in your trauma pack, use a suction device to clear the airway; otherwise, turn him on his side and clean out the vomitus. c. Check the patient's breath sounds. d. Apply a nonrebreather mask.