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luminitza

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A 43-year-old man has fallen from a roof and cannot move or feel his arms or legs. When assessing the patient, which one of the following signs would lead the AEMT to suspect the patient is suffering from spinal shock versus hypovolemia?
 
  A) Cool and moist skin
  B) Heart rate of 68 beats per minute
  C) Seizure activity
  D) Cyanosis to the finger tips

Question 2

You have been called to assess a conscious infant whose chief complaint is vomiting for the past two hours. When assessing his pulse, you should FIRST check which pulse?
 
  A) Brachial
  B) Carotid
  C) Radial
  D) Pedal


dellikani2015

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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