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waynest

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for accumulating lactic acid in shock?
 
  A) The citric acid cycle
  B) Gluconeogenesis
  C) Hemostasis
  D) Anaerobic metabolism

Question 2

During an in-service focusing on care of the trauma patient, the medical director asks if anyone can correctly describe the platinum 10 minutes. Which of the following indicates the best response?
 
  A) If the transport to a trauma center is going to exceed 10 minutes, EMS should strongly consider the use of an aeromedical helicopter.
  B) EMS should spend a total of 10 minutes assessing the patient for life-threatening injuries prior to initiating transport to a trauma center.
  C) EMS systems should be designed so that it takes an ambulance no longer than 10 minutes to respond to a trauma call.
  D) EMS should initiate transport of the critically injured trauma patient to the hospital within 10 minutes of arriving on scene.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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