A 19-year-old suspected of drinking a large quantity of alcohol is unresponsive and vomiting. Which of the following actions has the highest priority in the care of this patient?
A) Obtain a SAMPLE history.
B) Perform a head-to-toe assessment to search for injuries.
C) Apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
D) Turn him on his side and suction the airway.
D
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When receiving inpatient hospital care, a Medicare Part A beneficiary has a lifetime reserve of:
30 days. 60 days. 90 days. unlimited days if medically necessary.
While jogging, a 19-year-old male experienced an acute onset of shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. He is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. Your assessment reveals that he has diminished breath sounds over the left side of the chest. You should:
A. recognize that he needs a needle decompression. B. immediately perform a rapid head-to-toe exam. C. administer oxygen and transport to the hospital. D. circumferentially tape a dressing around his chest.