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RODY.ELKHALIL

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A 57-year-old man fell on the sidewalk, hitting his head on the concrete. According to witnesses, the patient was unresponsive for several minutes following the fall. Which one of the following would be MOST critical to relay to the physician in the emergency department?
 
  A) History of depression
  B) Knee replacement two years ago
  C) Position in which the patient was found
  D) History of alcoholism

Question 2

You arrive on the scene to find a 16-year-old girl with difficulty breathing. She has a history of asthma. She has an inhaler, but it is empty. Which of the following breath sounds would you expect to hear?
 
  A) Wheezing
  B) Stridor
  C) Gurgling
  D) Crackles


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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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