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renzo156

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Which of the following requires immediate transport to a trauma center?
 
  A) A 40-year-old who fell 12 feet from a garage roof with a radius fracture
  B) A 36-year-old woman in a motor vehicle crash who has a blood pressure of 100/60
  C) A 22-year-old soccer player with lower leg pain
  D) A 47-year-old involved in a motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of his passenger

Question 2

You are caring for a 6-month-old male who is fussy, crying, and has a fever. What would be most appropriate?
 
  A) Talk to the parents and not the baby since a stranger's voice is upsetting.
  B) Wait for the baby to stop crying so that you can properly assess him.
  C) Keep the parents calm even though it is the baby you are caring for.
  D) Distract the baby with a small toy or ball so that you can assess him.


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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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