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jman1234

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The heart's electrical activity is most commonly examined through the use of a(n):
 
  a. ECG.
  b. defibrillator.
  c. AED.
  d. cardioverter.

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You are assisting an ALS provider to initiate IV therapy for a 62 year old with a probable ruptured spleen. She asks you to help prepare 0.9 normal saline with macrodrip tubing. While preparing the equipment you realize that she chose this combination because:
 
  a. normal saline is an ideal solution for patients that require the administration of medications.
  b. macrodrip tubing has a small needle within the chamber, which is ideal for the slow infusion of fluids.
  c. normal saline acts as a catalyst that helps move drugs out of the bloodstream and into the tissues.
  d. normal saline is an ideal volume expander that is useful in treating shock.



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kingdude89

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d




jman1234

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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