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Which of the following is NOT a step in checking for breathing in a casualty?
Which of the following is NOT a step in checking for breathing in a casualty?
- Listen for air escaping during exhalation
- Feel for the flow of air on the side of your face
- Look for the chest to rise and fall
- Count the number of respirations for 15 seconds (correct)
When should an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway) be inserted in an unconscious casualty?
When should an NPA (nasopharyngeal airway) be inserted in an unconscious casualty?
- If the casualty is making snoring or gurgling sounds (correct)
- If the casualty has a clear fluid coming from the ears or nose
- If the casualty is breathing normally
- If the casualty is conscious
What should you do if you encounter resistance while inserting an NPA into a casualty's nostril?
What should you do if you encounter resistance while inserting an NPA into a casualty's nostril?
- Forcefully push the NPA into the nostril
- Place the casualty in the recovery position
- Continue pushing the NPA until it goes through the resistance
- Pull the tube out and attempt to insert it in the other nostril (correct)
