Healthcare and Anatomy Chapter 3-4
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When assessing a patient’s breathing, what is a sign of difficulty?

  • Radial pulse
  • Use of accessory muscles (correct)
  • Rapid chest rise
  • Pale or bluish skin color
  • When caring for an unresponsive patient, what is the purpose of tilting their head back?

  • To assess vital signs
  • To relieve anxiety
  • To improve circulation
  • To open the airway (correct)
  • What is the most appropriate location for chest compressions on an adult?

  • Upper chest area
  • Abdominal area
  • Upper half of the sternum
  • Lower half of the sternum (correct)
  • What is the term for the ability to record changes in a patient’s condition over time?

    <p>Trending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the secondary assessment?

    <p>To find and treat non-life-threatening injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for skin that is bluish in color?

    <p>Cyanotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunizations are commonly recommended for health care providers?

    <p>Pertussis, hepatitis, and tetanus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Hepa mask?

    <p>To protect the provider from the patient's airborne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of body substance isolation (BSI) precautions?

    <p>To protect the provider from the patient's bodily substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the lower airway?

    <p>Larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for opening the airway of a patient with a possible neck or spinal injury?

    <p>Jaw-thrust maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inserting an oropharyngeal airway?

    <p>To improve ventilation delivered by a bag-mask device</p> Signup and view all the answers

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