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cookcarl

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When assessing a trauma patient under the influence, you should:
 
  a. load and go, regardless of mechanism of injury so that you can get back into service
  b. follow the ITLS primary and secondary survey just like other trauma patients you care for everyday
  c. pay particular attention to the bystanders, family or other onlookers so that you can guide them as to what to do
  d. not bother taking the time, as the substance will not alter LOC and other vital signs and as a result will make your patient look better

Question 2

Acid, LSD and PCP all fall under the category of:
 
  a. sedatives
  b. amphetamines
  c. narcotics
  d. hallucinogens


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stallen

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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