Question

Chapter 34 test you are caring for an unconscious? 80-year-old trauma patient. you note the patient has dentures. you first action in managing this patient should? be:

Answer 1

Your first action in managing this patient should be TO PERFORM A JAW THRUST. The jaw thrust is a first aid strategy that is usually perform on trauma patients in order to prevent the tongue from blocking the upper airways. The jaw thrust should be perform when the patient is in a supine position.