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Marty

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When administering aspirin to a patient with chest pain that is suggestive of a heart attack, the EMT recognizes that this medication will benefit the patient by:
 
  A) breaking up the blood clot that is occluding the coronary artery.
  B) treating the headache that may occur when nitroglycerin is administered.
  C) decreasing the ability of the platelets in the blood to form clots.
  D) decreasing the chest pain caused by the possible heart attack.

Question 2

When on the scene of a patient who has attempted suicide, which of the following is the most immediate priority?
 
  A) Preserving evidence
  B) Crew safety
  C) Assessing life-threatening conditions
  D) Patient safety and well-being


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ntsoane kedibone

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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