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acc299

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Which of the following is TRUE of elderly Americans?
 
  A) The fastest-growing segment of the elderly population is 65 to 75 years old.
  B) Individuals over age 75 are considered old-old.
  C) The numbers of elderly people are increasing, but they are decreasing in proportion to the total population.
  D) The elderly are not only living longer, they are living healthier, more active lives.

Question 2

You are transporting a critically ill 4-year-old. Regarding the panicked and upset mother, you would:
 
  A) secure the mother to the stretcher and allow her to hold the patient.
  B) ask the mother to get to the hospital by way of private vehicle.
  C) secure the mother in the captain's chair during transport to the hospital.
  D) allow the mother to kneel next to the stretcher so her son can see her.


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kalskdjl1212

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


acc299

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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