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cnetterville

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You are managing a patient with a large flail segment to the right lateral chest. As such, you should recognize that the immediate threat to life is:
 
  A) rib fractures.
  B) infection.
  C) hypoxia.
  D) blood loss.

Question 2

The maximum flow rate to be used with a nasal cannula is:
 
  A) 10 liters per minute.
  B) 15 liters per minute.
  C) 6 liters per minute.
  D) 4 liters per minute.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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