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APUS57

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When performing a secondary assessment on an elderly male who is confused and combative, what assessment finding should be of most concern to the EMT?
 
  A) Respirations of 20 per minute
  B) Pulse of 164 beats per minute
  C) Bruising to the back of the hand
  D) Pulse oximeter reading of 94 on room air

Question 2

A(n) ____________ ____________ ___________ is the first person with emergency medical training on the scene.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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shoemake

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

B

Answer to Question 2

Emergency Medical Responder


APUS57

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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