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When performing the secondary assessment, which one of the following signs is MOST suggestive of a spinal-cord injury?
 
  A) Headache and nausea
  B) Bruising to the abdomen
  C) Persistent penile erection
  D) Pain in the right leg

Question 2

You have a patient with suspected internal bleeding and cool, clammy, ashen skin. Her blood pressure starts to fall, and her level of consciousness is rapidly dropping. Which stage of shock would you consider this patient to be in?
 
  A) Irreversible
  B) Compensated
  C) Decompensated
  D) Hypovolemic



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laurnthompson

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




RRMR

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


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

 

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