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tth

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At the scene, you examine the patient and note the following symptoms: cold, waxy skin; puffy face; confusion; some muscle rigidity; and a slow heart rate. What condition might these symptoms indicate?
 
  A) Heat exhaustion
  B) Heatstroke
  C) Mild hypothermia
  D) Severe hypothermia

Question 2

A goal of the primary assessment would be to:
 
  A) determine priority for transport.
  B) plan treatment.
  C) reevaluate priority decision.
  D) evaluate treatment plan.



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ebonylittles

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




tth

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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