Pepp q and a - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 12-year-old boy fell off of his dirt bike. He is unresponsive with pale, cool skin and has a capillary refill time of 4 seconds. Additional assessment reveals a deformed right forearm and a distended abdomen. His vital signs are BP 78/56, HR 146, and RR 48. What are the initial management steps for this patient? A. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula, followed by a detailed physical exam before transport. B. Stabilize the forearm, establish IV access and give a slow infusion of fluids, and ...