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azncindy619

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You arrive upon the scene of an accident and upon examination you suspect excessive stretching of the spine may have occurred. This condition is also known as:
 
  A) hyperflexion.
  B) hyperextension.
  C) lateral bending.
  D) distraction.

Question 2

Your partner reports that a patient's blood pressure is 156/78 mmHg. From this reading, what should the AEMT recognize?
 
  A) The pulse pressure is 224 mmHg.
  B) The blood pressure in the veins is 156 mmHg.
  C) The systolic blood pressure is 78 mmHg.
  D) The diastolic blood pressure is 78 mmHg.


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amandanbreshears

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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azncindy619

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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