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torybrooks

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You are in the cafeteria and suddenly hear someone calling for help because her friend is choking. Which of the following signs would tell you that you need to intervene immediately?
 
  a. The patient appears frightened.
  b. The patient cannot speak.
  c. The patient was eating steak.
  d. The patient says she has a bone stuck in her throat.

Question 2

A 30-year-old male arrives in the aid room complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following actions would you perform first?
 
  a. Ask him if he has an inhaler.
  b. Assess the adequacy of his breathing.
  c. Determine the cause of his shortness of breath.
  d. Check his pulse oximetry.


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joneynes

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

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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