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Pineappleeh

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A 4-year-old female is having great difficulty breathing. She is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an open airway. Her respiratory rate is 40 breaths per minute, and she has an SpO2 reading of 88 while receiving high-concentration oxygen through a pediatric nonrebreather mask. Her pulse is rapid, and her skin cool to the touch. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize what condition?
 
  A) Respiratory distress
  B) Cardiopulmonary arrest
  C) Respiratory arrest
  D) Respiratory failure

Question 2

You have arrived on the scene of a car crash. An adult male is out of the vehicle and walking around. He says he does not need an ambulance and does not want you to assess him. You should first:
 
  A) explain that the excitement of the collision may cause him not to notice injuries and you'd like to examine him.
  B) have him sign a refusal of treatment, but let him know he can call back if he changes his mind.
  C) obtain the patient's allergies to medications and past medical history.
  D) cancel the incoming EMS unit.


harveenkau8139

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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