A man has a knife impaled at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border.
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A man has a knife impaled at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border. He is pulseless and not breathing
Stabilize with a bulky dressing
Perform compressions with the knife in place
Remove the knife from the chest
Not attempt to perform compressions
A 35 yr old driver collided into a telephone pole. He is unconscious and unresponsive with severe bleeding from the mouth
Place a blanket under him to facilitate the extrication
Lift him from the vehicle utilizing an extremely lift
Apply a vest type device to extricate him from the vehicle
Rapidly extricate him from the vehicle to a long spine board
An 18 yr old male felt of his skateboard. Struck on his head on the concrete, and immediately started screaming he is alert and oriented to name only.
Immobilize and expedite transport
Obtain blood pressure
Assist ventilation with 100% oxygen via BVM
Ask the patient to describe the fall
Which of the following injuries is considered an open wound
Crush injury
Hematoma
Abrasion
Contusion
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Position of comfort
Long spine board
Vest type extrication device
C-Collar and short spine board
Explanation / Answer
Q1. A man has a knife impaled at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border. He is pulseless and not breathing
Answer: Stabilize with a bulky dressing as this will reduce further injury to the heart and lungs.
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