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saliriagwu

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A group of three golfers have been struck by lightning on a golf course. Two of the golfers are responding; the third is in cardiac arrest. You are the lone witness. When deciding which patient to treat first, you should remember that:
 
  a. to save the most people, the patient in cardiac arrest should be treated last.
  b. you must somehow provide head stabilization for all three victims.
  c. in a lightning strike, patients who are apparently dead should be treated first.
  d. you can't do everything by yourself; run and get help.

Question 2

You are in the aid room with a patient who is unresponsive and has hot, dry skin. His friends state that he has been drinking and passed out in the hot sun for several hours. A patroller is ventilating the patient with a bag-valve mask attached to high-flow oxygen. Which of the following actions would be most beneficial to this patient at this time?
 
  a. Prepare the patient for vomiting by placing him in a prone position.
  b. Try to give the patient sugar because he could be having a diabetic reaction.
  c. Place cold packs on the patient's groin and armpits.
  d. Gently pour cold water over the patient to rapidly cool him down.



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adf223

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c




saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


kusterl

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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