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tichca

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You are attempting to assess the blood pressure of a 35-year-old male at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision. The scene is very noisy and you are unable to clearly hear the patient's heartbeat. You should:
 
  A) have your partner try auscultating the blood pressure.
  B) use an automatic blood pressure machine.
  C) obtain the blood pressure by palpation.
  D) try using the patient's other arm.

Question 2

A(n) __________________ __________________ occurs when the umbilical cord precedes the fetal presenting part.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

prolapsed cord



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