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nmorano1

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which of the following patients would most likely be categorized as a LOW priority for transport?
 
  A) 89-year-old female, confused, who fell down six stairs onto a concrete sidewalk
  B) 19-year-old male, fully oriented, complaining of ankle pain after tripping during a soccer game
  C) 2-month-old female, lethargic, with a three-day history of vomiting and diarrhea
  D) 25-year-old unresponsive male with a stab wound to the upper thigh

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of respiratory insufficiency in the newborn?
 
  A) Hypoxia
  B) Hyperglycemia
  C) Bradycardia
  D) Acidosis


skipfourms123

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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