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Kikoku

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Shivering is a mechanism in which:
 
  A) metabolic activity decreases in order to create heat.
  B) physical activity increases generating heat.
  C) the muscle cells lose their ability to compensate for heat loss.
  D) blood shunts from the muscles generating heat.

Question 2

When using a pulse oximeter on an adult patient, the AEMT knows that the sensor is MOST often attached to the patient's:
 
  A) finger.
  B) chest.
  C) ear.
  D) forehead.


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manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Kikoku

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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