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mspears3

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You are dispatched to an auto collision. Because of very heavy traffic, your response time is 25 minutes. The closest hospital is 40 miles from the accident site. You should:
 
  A) request that law enforcement escort you to a hospital.
  B) request additional ground units.
  C) call for air transport.
  D) have state law enforcement stop traffic while you transport.

Question 2

You are explaining to your EMT partner how he can differentiate tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax. Which of the following would you tell him indicates tension pneumothorax?
 
  A) Jugular venous distension
  B) Mild to severe shortness of breath
  C) Decreased lung sounds on affected side
  D) Tachycardia related to anxiety



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leahchrapun

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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