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kamilo84

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Medical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome includes all of the following. Which would be initiated FIRST?
 
  a. administration of narcotic analgesics
  b. application of immobilizing splints
  c. injection of cortisone into the carpal tunnel
  d. surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve

Question 2

A disaster can BEST be described as:
 
  a. a consequence of natural or man-made events
  b. a situation or event posing a serious threat to public health
  c. the result of conditions beyond the scope of normal emergencies
  d. a legal term related to unexplained situations with unpredictable outcomes


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lin77x

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Medical treatment focuses on resting the affected hand(s), using splints to immobilize the hand and wrist, and taking anti-inflammatory medications. Surgery may be required to relieve pressure on the median nerve.

Answer to Question 2

B
Disaster triage systems are used in the event of a community disaster, either natural or man-made. A different approach to categorizing clients is required because of the potential for large numbers of casualties.


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Gracias!

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