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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

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The landmark for needle decompression is:

Third intercostal space, midaxillary line
Sixth intercostal space, midclavicular line
Second intercostal space, midclavicular line
Second intercostal space, midaxillary line

Explanation

Answer: C - If you have the wrong landmarking for chest decompression you can damage the lung. Appropriate landmarking in all procedures is important for patient safety and assurance of no further harm from the EMT-P.

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