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magmichele12

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The EMT would recognize which of the following vital signs as most likely to cause left ventricular failure?
 
  A) Chronically elevated systolic blood pressure between 140 and 160 mmHg
  B) Chronically decreased diastolic blood pressure between 30 and 50 mmHg
  C) Chronically decreased systolic blood pressure between 60 and 80 mmHg
  D) Chronically elevated diastolic pressure between 120 and 140 mmHg

Question 2

Which of the following will affect the ventilation component of the ventilation/perfusion ratio?
 
  A) Blood clot in the pulmonary blood vessels
  B) Loss of blood plasma from dehydration
  C) Infection and pus in the distal airways and alveoli
  D) Decreased amount of hemoglobin in the blood


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Jevvish

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


magmichele12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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