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ec501234

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following represents the correct sequence for controlling hemorrhage from an extremity?
 
  A) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, finger pressure through the dressing to the leaking vessel, and, if pressure fails, application of a tourniquet
  B) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, elevation, ice
  C) Finger pressure through the dressing to the leaking vessel, splinting, ice, elevation
  D) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, elevation, ice, tourniquet as a last resort

Question 2

You are assisting a paramedic who is administering glucagon to a patient. Based on your understanding of how glucagon works in the human body, which one of the following is the therapeutic goal of administering it?
 
  A) Increases insulin release from the liver
  B) Helps red blood cells carry the glucose
  C) Raises the amount of circulating blood glucose
  D) Rapidly decreases a high amount of circulating glucose


hanadaa

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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