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saraeharris

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on: Jul 2, 2018
An elderly patient with an unknown medical history has been found unresponsive in bed. You are unable to wake him, and he is snoring loudly. You should suspect that:
 
  A) he has choked on a foreign body.
  B) his breathing is adequate, as indicated by snoring.
  C) his tongue may be obstructing his airway.
  D) he has vomited.

Question 2

When an AEMT is driving an ambulance using lights and sirens, most states DO NOT permit the AEMT to:
 
  A) drive in the wrong direction down a one way street.
  B) turn in any direction at an intersection.
  C) proceed through a red light without stopping.
  D) pass another vehicle in a no passing zone.


Swizqar

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

C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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