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A 26-year-old with hemophilia fell in his garage, cutting his arm on a nail protruding from a door frame. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene holding a blood soaked towel on his right forearm. He is alert and oriented with a pale complexion. They report the following vital signs: pulse 98, respirations 18, blood pressure 142/66, and SpO2 99 on room air. Your initial priority in caring for this patient is:
 
  A) providing supplemental oxygen.
  B) immediate transport to the hospital.
  C) replacing the towel with a sterile dressing.
  D) stopping the bleeding.

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A 26-year-old woman is complaining of severe abdominal pain and heavy vaginal bleeding. She has used five sanitary napkins in the past hour. Her last menstrual period was six weeks ago, and she describes a history of irregular periods, but never to this extent. Management of this patient should include:
 
  A) IV dextrose.
  B) oral antiemetic.
  C) IM epinephrine.
  D) IV fluids.



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cloudre37

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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