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neverstopbelieb

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A patient has been burned to the entire anterior chest, abdomen, neck and face. Using the rule of nines, approximately what percentage of the patient is burned?
 
  A) 18
  B) 36
  C) 27
  D) 9

Question 2

On-scene you find a 91-year-old woman who fell down two steps after suddenly complaining of a severe headache. She is unresponsive with gurgling respirations. What instruction should you immediately give your partner?
 
  A) Please perform the head-tilt/chin-lift to open the airway.
  B) Let us move her to the stretcher and get moving to the hospital.
  C) Get the suction out and clear out her airway.
  D) Check her breathing and let me know the rate.


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aprice35067

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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