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armygirl

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When cooling a patient with a possible heat stroke, which of the following findings would be of most concern to a rescuer?
 
  a. An increase in blood pressure to 100/80
  b. A decrease in heart rate from 140 beats per minute to 120 beats per minute
  c. Observing your partner applying an ice pack to the patient's neck
  d. Observing your partner giving the patient two aspirin to bring down his temperature

Question 2

The primary assessment of a male teenager who is unresponsive and has skin that is hot, moist, and flushed reveals that his airway is open, his breathing is shallow, and his radial pulse is weak. You have placed him on high-flow oxygen. Which of the following actions should you take next?
 
  a. Perform a secondary assessment.
  b. Call for an ALS ambulance.
  c. Get a medical history.
  d. Re-perform the primary assessment.


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dlook33

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

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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