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OSWALD

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Shock patients who are not having difficulty breathing are placed head downhill because doing so:
 
  a. increases perfusion to vital organs.
  b. increases the heart rate.
  c. increases blood pressure.
  d. decreases blood pressure.

Question 2

A woman who is six months pregnant and experiencing back pain should be placed on a backboard and then placed in a toboggan in which of the following positions?
 
  a. In a supine position
  b. Positioned on her left side
  c. With her head uphill
  d. With her head downhill


Rilsmarie951

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

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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