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sammy

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An intoxicated 24-year-old woman has been struck by lightning and is conscious but confused. Which one of the following assessment findings should the AEMT investigate FIRST?
 
  A) Deformity to the left wrist
  B) Irregular heart beat
  C) Burns to both arms
  D) Unequal pupils

Question 2

When obtaining a medical history using the SAMPLE mnemonic, which one of the following statements would be obtained when asking about the P component?
 
  A) The pain is rated at 8/10.
  B) The pulse is 116 beats per minute.
  C) The physician is Dr. Coleman.
  D) There is a history of pancreatitis.



dmurph1496

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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