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BRWH

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In decompensated shock, the failure of body systems in spite of the body's attempt to oxygenate vital organs becomes apparent as:
 
  a. increased blood pressure and reduced pulse rate.
  b. delayed capillary refill and increased respiratory rate.
  c. increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure.
  d. increased respiratory rate and reduced level of consciousness.

Question 2

You get a call for a serious injury on the expert trail. As you are skiing up to the patient your first priority is:
 
  a. looking to see how much blood is on the snow.
  b. trying to determine how many people may be injured.
  c. assessing the scene for rescuer safety.
  d. performing a primary survey.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c



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