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jake

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What does the patient require when involved in an MVC and the auto is on fire?
 
  A) An action known as emergency rescue B) Specialized rescue and recovery teams
  C) No EMS contact until the scene is safe D) Covering with a fire-retardant blanket

Question 2

When available, ___________________ _ is the preferred method for clearing an arterial occlusion.
 
  a. Aspirin
  b. Heparin
  c. Fibrinolytics
  d. Percutaneous coronary interventions



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

d
Rationale: a. Aspirin, while helpful in the prevention of arterial occlusion will not clear an already blocked artery.
b. Heparin, while helpful in the prevention of arterial occlusion (or blood clotting) will not clear an already blocked artery.
c. Fibrinolytics have been shown to be effective and may be the only choice if PCI is not available.
d. Correct.





 

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