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craiczarry

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A patient has cut his arm with a table saw. Assessment reveals dark red blood flowing steadily from the wound. As an AEMT, you should recognize this as what type of bleeding?
 
  A) Venous
  B) Lymphatic
  C) Capillary
  D) Arterial

Question 2

Who or what is usually the BEST source of information about the nature of your patient's illness if the patient is alert and oriented?
 
  A) Family members and bystanders
  B) The patient
  C) Visual cues
  D) Diagnostic tests



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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