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altibaby

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A diver has summoned 911 after he came to the surface and became short of breath and itchy all over. Additionally he complains of a headache. Assessment reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, clear breath sounds, and the following vital signs: pulse 92, respirations 20, blood pressure 156/62, and SpO2 at 96. Proper care of this patient should include which one of the following?
 
  A) High-concentration oxygen and epinephrine via Epi-pen
  B) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask
  C) Epinephrine through an Epi-pen, and immediate transport to the hospital
  D) Oxygen, epinephrine through an Epi-pen, and bronchodilator from an MDI

Question 2

When using the fibrinolytic Retavase, the second dose is given:
 
  A) 30 minutes after the first dose
  B) 20 minutes after the first dose
  C) 10 minutes after the first dose
  D) immediately after the first dose


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amandanbreshears

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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