Question

A construction worker has been shot with a nail gun, resulting in a long nail going through his cheek and firmly embedding into the lower gum and jaw. There is considerable blood in his mouth and he is in excruciating pain. Given this scenario, which of the following would be your first priority?
a. Placing a cervical collar
b. Removing the nail
c. Suctioning the airway
d. Applying oxygen

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Suctioning the airway

Explanation:

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