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kodithompson

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A bleacher at a college has collapsed, and you are the first EMS unit to arrive on the scene. As you enter the gym, several patients are walking around with various injuries. Which one of the following instructions is MOST appropriate for these ambulatory patients?
 
  A) Put this yellow tag on your wrist and go outside to the red fire truck in the parking lot.
  B) Go outside and wait by the red fire truck in the parking lot and stay there.
  C) Sit down here so that I can do a quick assessment on you.
  D) Leave this gym and wait outside. I will be out in a few minutes after I check others who cannot walk.

Question 2

The AEMT shows she understands the importance and reason for forming a general impression of the patient when she makes which one of the following statements?
 
  A) Forming a general impression provides me with a rough idea of the patient's overall status.
  B) Forming a general impression allows me to fully assess the emergency situation.
  C) The general impression enables me to rule out any life-threatening conditions.
  D) The general impression permits a rapid diagnosis of the patient's problem.



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frogdreck123456

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




kodithompson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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