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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Trauma

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If you are treating a patient who has severe bleeding from the face and mouth, your greatest immediate concern should be:
  1. Injury to the eyes
  2. Brain injury
  3. Severe blood loss
  4. Control of the airway
Explanation
Answer: D - Controlling the airway is always the immediate concern with any patient who sustains traumatic injuries to the face or mouth. When blood gets into the airway it can cause airway compromise and decreased respiratory effectiveness. These patients should be aggressively suctioned to keep the airway clear of blood and teeth.
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