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meagbuch

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A visitor in the reception area of the urgent care center suddenly stands up and places his or her hands around his or her throat. What should be the first step for the medical assistant?
 A) Administer quick blows to the victim's back.
  B) Ask the victim if he or she can speak.
  C) Perform abdominal thrusts.
  D) Alert the physician.

Question 2

A patient presents with a rapid and weak pulse, shallow breathing, hypotension, and cold and clammy skin after a fall from a tree. What might the patient be suffering from?
 A) Seizure
  B) Syncope
  C) Internal bleeding
  D) Emotional crisis


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swimkari

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


meagbuch

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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