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jeatrice

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How should an OEC Technician best determine the adequacy of a patient's breathing during a primary assessment?
 
  a. Determine the patient's mental status.
  b. Compare the patient's respiration and pulse rates.
  c. Assess the patient's ability to speak.
  d. Look for the rise and fall of the patient's chest.

Question 2

You have been dispatched for an elderly male complaining of shortness of breath. When should you start the process of forming a general impression about this patient?
 
  a. While you and your partner are approaching him
  b. After completing a primary assessment
  c. As soon as you obtain his chief complaint
  d. After you have taken his vital signs


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babybsemail

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

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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