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casperchen82

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When managing a patient that has been exposed to a poisonous substance, the FIRST priority of the AEMT is to:
 
  A) perform a primary assessment.
  B) induce vomiting.
  C) administer activated charcoal.
  D) identify the poison.

Question 2

Serena has overdosed on a suspected narcotic and is no longer breathing. Which of the following would be indicated to block the effects of the narcotic and improve her breathing rate?
 
  A) Nitroglycerin
  B) Nitrous oxide
  C) Naloxone
  D) Glucagon


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cloudre37

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


casperchen82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

isabelt_18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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