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danielfitts88

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Which of the following is NOT essential equipment on an ambulance?
 
  A) Pediatric oxygen administration devices B) Portable oxygen tanks
  C) Portable suction unit D) Automatic transport ventilator

Question 2

Your patient is a 44-year-old female with a history of alcoholism. She has been walking around at an outdoor fair on a hot, sunny day. She is disoriented to time; has hot, dry skin; and appears to be generally weak. Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of treatment for this patient?
 
  A) Give oxygen by nonrebreather mask, remove heavy clothing, and place cold packs on her neck, armpits, and groin.
  B) Have the patient drink an electrolyte solution or sports drink and apply cold packs to her neck, armpits, and groin.
  C) Get as much ice as possible from the food vendors at the fair, place the patient in a large container of ice, and apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
  D) Give oxygen by nonrebreather mask, have the patient sip a sports drink or electrolyte solution, remove heavy clothing, and place cold packs on her neck, armpits, and groin.



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Pswine

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A




danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent


jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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