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tingc95

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Your pregnant patient is in active labor. She has been lying on her back throughout her labor and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. Her vital signs are pulse rate 118, respirations 22, blood pressure 96/62, and skin cool and diaphoretic. The BEST way to treat her is to:
 
  A) place a rolled blanket under her left hip to displace the uterus.
  B) elevate her legs to increase the blood return to the heart.
  C) cover her up with a blanket to maintain body heat.
  D) give her some fluids to drink to help elevate her blood pressure.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of musculoskeletal injury?
 
  A) Indirect force B) Twisting or rotational forces
  C) Extensive force D) Direct force


milbourne11

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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