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A 36-year-old patient who has overdosed on an unknown drug, is breathing and will not open his eyes, even when his name is loudly called. Which one of the following should the OEC Technician do first?
 
  a. Check the patient's vital signs.
  b. Perform a shoulder pinch.
  c. Assess the patient for a radial pulse.
  d. Identify what drug the patient took.

Question 2

You have been dispatched to an 89-year-old female with an unspecified complaint. When assessing this patient, which one of the following will the OEC Technician do as quickly as possible to develop a better understanding of the emergency?
 
  a. Obtain the patient's vital signs and current medications.
  b. Gather a medical history, including information on allergies.
  c. Contact medical direction for advice.
  d. Determine if the complaint is medical (NOI) or trauma related (MOI).



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paavo

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d




meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


rleezy04

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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