Following direct trauma to the left upper back, a 44-year-old male presents with diaphoresis and restlessness. his blood pressure is 100/50 mm hg, his pulse rate is 120 beats/min and weak, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min and labored. your assessment reveals abrasions and contusions over the left scapula. you should:

Jessica is a friend dislodge a piece of meat from her throat. she delivers five blows on her friend’s back with her fist and then gives him five abdominal thrusts. is jessica doing the procedure correctly? 1 no, she should use the heel of her hand for the blows. 2 no, she should use the side of her hand for the blows. 3 no, she should use her elbows to deliver the blows. 4 no, she should use a tennis ball to deliver the blows.