What do snoring respirations in an unconscious patient indicate?
A. Blood or other secretions in the upper airway
B. Spasm of the larynx and closure of the vocal cords
C. Severe upper airway obstruction from a foreign body
D. Partial occlusion of the posterior pharynx by the tongue
Answer: D. Partial occlusion of the posterior pharynx by the tongue
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A 26-year-old patient with hemophilia fell in his garage, cutting his arm on a nail protruding from a door frame. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene holding a blood-soaked towel on his right forearm that is still bleeding. The patient is alert and oriented with a pale complexion. The EMRs report a pulse of 98, respirations of 18 breaths/min, blood pressure of 142/66 mmHg, and SpO2 of 99% on room air. Your initial priority in caring for this patient is:
A) Providing supplemental oxygen B) Immediate transport to the hospital C) Replacing the towel with a sterile dressing D) Stopping the bleeding