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HCHenry

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After a lengthy response, you arrive at the home of a 62-year-old female who is still seizing. Your immediate action would be to:
 
  A) assess the patient's airway and breathing.
  B) determine if the patient has a seizure history.
  C) determine the total duration of the seizure.
  D) move her to the ambulance for assessment and transport.

Question 2

You arrive on a first-due engine company to a school van rollover collision. In the van were 13 children from ages 6 to 10. Of those, four were ejected and laying about the scene. Of the remaining, five are ambulatory and four are trapped. The driver of the van is also trapped. What do you know immediately with regards to triage?
 
  A) You have eight critical patients.
  B) You will need an extrication sector.
  C) You have sufficient resources.
  D) At least five patients are green.


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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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