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mydiamond

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When assessing a patient at an extended care facility, you note the presence of an ostomy bag. As such, you realize that the patient has impaired function of:
 
  A) urinary elimination.
  B) fluid balance.
  C) kidney activity.
  D) fecal elimination.

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by the EMT indicates that he has appropriately initiated the first phase of the patient assessment?
 
  A) I have placed an oral airway in the patient.
  B) The scene appears to be free of hazards.
  C) Blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg.
  D) Can you tell me why you called the ambulance?


essyface1

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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