A small metal rod was shot from a metal lathe and is impaled in a man's inner thigh. Assessment indicates that there is no active bleeding from the site, but the surrounding tissues are ecchymotic. The paramedic asks you to stabilize the rod with bulky dressings. You recognize this action as important because it will:
A) prevent motion of the rod and further internal injury.
B) control any internal hemorrhage that may be occurring.
C) prevent bacteria from entering into the body.
D) apply pressure to the broken blood vessels in the skin.
A
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a. ensure that the patient is standing erect. b. be able to place one hand width between the top of the crutch and the axillae. c. place the crutch tip alongside the lateral malleolus. d. ensure that the patient elevates the scapula.
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You have been asked to report the registry's annual caseload to administration. The most efficient
way to retrieve this information would be to use A. patient abstracts. C. accession register. B. patient index. D. follow-up files.
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