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joblessjake

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Which of the following situations would result in a right shift of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve?
 
  A) Hypothermia
  B) Hyperventilation
  C) Sepsis
  D) Increase in 2,3-BPG

Question 2

You are by the side of a female patient who has overdosed on a drug. She is conscious but very combative and noncompliant with your requests. Which one of the following statements made by the EMT best suggests assault?
 
  A) You win. I cannot get your blood pressure and the doctor is going to yell at me. I am going to blame you.
  B) If that is the way you are going to behave, then I am not going to try to get your blood pressure anymore.
  C) If you throw up in the back of my ambulance, I will use your shirt to clean it up. Just think about that for a minute.
  D) If you do not let me get your blood pressure, I will take off the oxygen and you will suffocate.


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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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