You are assessing a patient who was involved din a high-speed collision. She was not wearing a seatbelt, and she is now walking around at the scene of the crash. On examination she complains of some tenderness in her check. What should you do with this patient?
A. Have the patient lie down on a long backboard placed on your stretcher.
B. Have the patient sit back n the car and apply the KED.
C. Let the patient sit on your stretcher with plenty of pillows.
D. Use the standing patient immobilization technique with three rescuers.
Answer: D. Use the standing patient immobilization technique with three rescuers.
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A. There is no effect on cardiac output because positive-pressure ventilation is the act of normal breathing. B. It decreases intrathoracic pressure, which facilitates venous return to the heart and increases cardiac output. C. It causes pressure in the chest to decrease, which increases stroke volume and cardiac output. D. It increases intrathoracic pressure, which decreases venous return to the heart and causes a decrease in cardiac output.
Examination by feeling is:
A) touch therapy B) percussion C) palpation D) massage