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asmith134

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When performing the primary assessment, what sign or symptom best indicates that the patient is in hypovolemic shock?
 
  A) Skin that is cool and diaphoretic
  B) Radial pulse of 72 beats per minute
  C) Crackles heard in both lungs
  D) Constricted pupils

Question 2

You are caring for a 46-year-old male patient who is unresponsive. Which one of the following statements made by your partner indicates the need to immediately stop suctioning the patient's airway and resume positive pressure ventilation?
 
  A) He is starting to have gurgling respirations.
  B) His heart rate is 48 beats per minute.
  C) You have been suctioning now for 10 seconds.
  D) He is biting down on the rigid-tip catheter.


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komodo7

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


asmith134

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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