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A patient has an open and sucking chest wound. You should apply which type of dressing? - Answer Occlusive dressing A patient has an open wound with several organs protruding through the wound. Which of the following should you do first? - Answer Summon more advanced medical personnel A patient has fallen off a step ladder. During the fall, his chest hit the side of the ladder. You suspect that he may be experiencing internal bleeding. Which of the following helps support your suspicions? - Answer Couch with blood A person is trapped in a farm silo. This situation is considered which of the following? - Answer Confined space An AED has indicated that a shock should be given. Which of the following would be appropriate? A. apply new electrode pads to the patient's chest B. begin chest compressions immediately C. cover the electrode pads with a blanket D. tell everyone to stand clear of the patient - Answer D. tell everyone to stand clear of the patient Another term used to denote a heart attack is A. ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) B. hypertension C. acute coronary syndrome D. myocardial infarction (MI) - Answer D. myocardial infarction (MI)