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You are transporting a 54-year-old man who was working in his yard spraying a pesticide called Parathion. Although he was using a particulate respirator, he suddenly started experiencing dizziness, severe abdominal cramps, and vomiting. What is MOST likely route of toxic exposure?
 
  A) Absorption
  B) Injection
  C) Inhalation
  D) Ingestion

Question 2

For a critically ill or injured patient, you will reassess at least every:
 
  A) 15 minutes.
  B) 10 minutes.
  C) 20 minutes.
  D) 5 minutes.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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