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nramada

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You are caring for a patient with significant stroke symptoms. You are completing your assessment when you notice that her SpO2 reading is dropping. Which of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Check the batteries in your pulse oximeter.
  B) Check her skin color and temperature.
  C) Check her airway and breathing.
  D) Check the oxygen cylinder pressure.

Question 2

Which of the following demonstrates effective communication that improves team dynamics?
 
  A) Taking a report from the EMR on-scene before assessing the patient
  B) Telling the Fire Chief that he better move his fire truck so you can park there
  C) Telling the patient that he is in good hands now that you have arrived
  D) Immediately go to the patient's side rather than listening to the EMT's report


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b614102004

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


nramada

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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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