Which of the following medications would be the LEAST likely to cause hypotension?

A window washer has fallen 20 feet from scaffolding while washing the windows on an office building. He is alert and oriented, but states that he cannot move or feel his legs. Additionally, because his blood pressure is 82/48 mmHg, you suspect spinal shock. What other assessment finding reinforces your suspicion of spinal shock?

A) Cool and clammy skin B) Heart rate of 144 C) Flushed and dry skin D) SpO2 at 92%

It would be MOST appropriate to perform a focused secondary assessment on a patient who:

A. fainted and fell to the ground from a standing position. B. was restrained during a high-speed motor vehicle crash. C. has blood draining from the ears following a head injury. D. struck his or her head and is experiencing nausea or vomiting.