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bobbysung

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What statement made by another crew member would cause you to disregard the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for a patient?
 
  A) His respirations are agonal and slow.
  B) He had bleeding stomach ulcers two years ago.
  C) His SpO2 has fallen from 92 to 88.
  D) His blood pressure is 186/108 mmHg.

Question 2

You have been called to a local emergency department to transfer a male patient to a specialty facility for further care. The man was involved in a deep sea dive emergency and has been diagnosed with barotrauma. As such, which of the following should be expected?
 
  A) Pain and deafness to the ears
  B) Right upper quadrant pain and vomiting
  C) Itchy, blotchy, or mottled skin
  D) Weakness or paralysis to the extremities



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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