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xroflmao

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A major tornado has hit the neighboring town, knocking down power lines and injuring several people. What will provide the best chance to give your patient report to the receiving facility?
 
  A) Ambulance mobile radio B) Cell phone at the scene
  C) Portable radio at the residence D) Landline at the patient's house

Question 2

You are called to evaluate an 8-month-old infant with a five-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. His mother states that the infant is not acting right. On initial observation, you note a lethargic infant with mottled skin and no spontaneous movement. Respirations are 60, unlabored. Pulse is 170 and weak. Capillary refill is 4 seconds. Extremities are cool. The ECG shows a narrow complex tachycardia P waves are visible, and the rhythm is slightly irregular. You should:
 
  a. administer oxygen and transport.
  b. cardiovert at 0.5 to 1 J/kg.
  c. administer verapamil.
  d. administer 20 mL/kg lactated Ringer's solution.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

d



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