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dbose

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When applying the rule of nines to a 10-month-old child, the EMT should recognize which one of the following?
 
  A) The head of a child is considered to be 18 of the total body.
  B) Both legs combined are approximately 18 of the total body.
  C) The front and back of the torso are considered 72 of the total body.
  D) The front of the arm is approximately 9 of the total body.

Question 2

A 20-year-old male has been stabbed in the abdomen. Assessment reveals him to be unresponsive with shallow breathing and a low blood pressure. Which of the following instructions will you provide to your new EMT partner given that the patient has been involved in a crime?
 
  A) I am not worried about potential evidence. I am just worried about the patient.
  B) Do not worry about documenting the crime scene in your report. The police report will reflect that information.
  C) We are not to move the patient to the stretcher until the police are done photographing the scene.
  D) When cutting his shirt off, make sure not to cut through the area where the knife penetrated.


manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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