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j.rubin

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After determining that a patient intentionally took an overdose of blood pressure medications, which of the following questions by the AEMT would be MOST appropriate?
 
  A) How many did you take?
  B) Are you on other medications?
  C) Why did you take so many?
  D) Were you confused about the proper dose?

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the scene size-up phase of the patient assessment?
 
  A) Mechanism of injury
  B) Patient vital signs
  C) Nature of illness
  D) General impression



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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