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jman1234

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Bleeding control in the elderly patient may be more __________________ if the patient is taking ___________________ or other blood-thinning medications.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

You have been called to a residence for a complaint of chest pain. On scene you are met by the patient's husband who informs you that his wife suffers from anxiety attacks and that she received bad news tonight concerning her mother. This increased her anxiety, and now she just needs to calm down. He states that her doctor said the chest pain she gets is just a temporary response to the anxiety. Assessment of the 46-year-old woman reveals her to be extremely anxious and complaining of chest pain. In treating this patient, the EMT should first:
 
  A) attach the AED.
  B) administer nitroglycerin.
  C) contact medical direction.
  D) check vital signs.



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Answer to Question 1

difficult, aspirin

Answer to Question 2

D



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