If manual positioning of a patient's head is required to keep his or her airway open, you should:
A) intubate the trachea.
B) insert an airway adjunct.
C) suction the oropharynx.
D) ventilate with a bag-mask device.
Answer: B) insert an airway adjunct.
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A) ITLS secondary survey. B) question you ask the parents. C) pediatric assessment triangle. D) presence of peripheral pulses.
If you use a waterless handwashing substitute in the field, it is important to:
A. thoroughly wash your hands with water as soon as possible. B. allow the solution to evaporate without rubbing your hands together. C. immediately dry the waterless substitute from your hands with a paper towel. D. avoid washing your hands with water as it will deactivate the waterless substitute