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misspop

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A patient has a burn that completely encircles his right forearm and upper arm. After performing the primary assessment, the EMT's next action would be to:
 
  A) evaluate and compare grip strength in the right and left hands.
  B) check for motor, sensory, and a pulse in the right upper extremity.
  C) ask the patient to rate the pain on a scale of one to ten.
  D) carefully break the blisters to decrease the pressure caused by swelling.

Question 2

A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The EMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:
 
  A) places the thumb in ice water.
  B) keeps the thumb warm during transport.
  C) places the thumb in sterile saline.
  D) wraps it in a dry sterile dressing.


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emsimon14

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


misspop

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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