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future617RT

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following is NOT recommended when controlling epistaxis?
 
  A) Keeping the patient calm and quiet
  B) Placing the unconscious patient in the recovery position
  C) Having the patient tilt the head backward to elevate the nose
  D) Pinching the nostrils together

Question 2

Your patient may have a contagious disease that will require you to follow up with further treatment if exposed. You consider that the patient may be suffering from:
 
  A) tuberculosis. B) meningitis. C) HIV/AIDS. D) hepatitis.


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meltdown117

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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