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tichca

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An unresponsive patient was ejected from a car as it rolled at a high rate of speed. The primary assessment is complete and you are providing positive pressure ventilation with high-concentration oxygen. The patient has a significant deformity to the right side of his head, and both pupils are equal but slow to react to light. He also has deformity to the forearms. Vital signs are: pulse 144, respirations 24 and inadequate, blood pressure 90/50 mmHg, and SpO2 97. Based on this presentation, the EMT should:
 
  A) look for evidence of bleeding in an area of the body other than the brain.
  B) reassess the pupils and treat the patient for a severe head injury.
  C) splint both arms and reassess the vital signs prior to departing the scene.
  D) apply a nonrebreather face mask and prepare for possible seizure activity.

Question 2

When a patient or bystander at the scene of an emergency displays fear, anger, or grief, this is best described as which of the following?
 
  A) Post-traumatic stress disorder B) Stress reaction
  C) Neurosis D) Catharsis



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Liddy

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B




tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM


diana chang

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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