EXERCISES, LESSON 3
INSTRUCTIONS. The following exercises are to be answered by writing the answer in
the space provided or by matching terms as directed. After you have completed all the
exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises, Lesson 3" at the end of the exercises and
check your answers.
1.
In a primary survey of a patient, you identify life-threatening conditions and at the
same time ______________________________________________________
2.
For any patient with an injury above the clavicle (collarbone), assume the patient
may have a/an _________________________fracture.
3.
List the two best methods of ventilating a patient, if ventilation is needed.
a. _______________________________________________.
b. _______________________________________________.
4.
During the primary survey, assess the patient's pulse for:
a. _______________________________________________.
b. _______________________________________________.
c.
_______________________________________________.
5.
The letters AVPU are reminders when you are assessing the level of
consciousness of a patient. Write the word each of the letters stand far.
a. A =_______________________________________________.
b. V =_______________________________________________.
c.
P =_______________________________________________.
d. U =_______________________________________________.
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