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ghost!

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Which of the following is the Parkland formula for determining fluid resuscitation in patients with moderate to severe burns?
 
  A) 8 mL  patient weight in kilograms  BSA involved
  B) 8 mL  patient weight in pounds  BSA involved
  C) 4 mL  patient weight in kilograms  BSA involved
  D) 4 mL  patient weight in pounds  BSA involved

Question 2

Most patients you encounter will be alert and obviously have an open airway. An adequate airway will be evident in the patient's general appearance through the level of responsiveness, skin color, and ease of speaking and breathing. Your primary assessment of those patients is essentially completed by the time you:
 
  A) have obtained the patient's history.
  B) reach the patient's side.
  C) leave the scene.
  D) transport the patient.


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Ahnyah

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


ghost!

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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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