Which of the following may assist with the management of neuropathic pain and paresthesias?

A 55-year-old man was struck by a vehicle as he was walking along the side of the road. He is not responsive and has noisy breathing. You cannot adequately keep the airway open with a jaw-thrust maneuver. You should:

A) perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. B) turn the patient onto his side. C) lift the patient's head. D) continue the jaw-thrust maneuver until EMS arrives.

Which of the following are potential indications for positive airway pressure therapies?

1. Reduce air trapping in asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 2. Help mobilize retained secretions. 3. Prevent or reverse atelectasis. 4. Optimize bronchodilator delivery. a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4