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bobthebuilder

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A paramedic should wear protective eyewear when caring for a patient who is:
 
  A) coughing up blood-tinged sputum.
  B) complaining of dizziness.
  C) unresponsive.
  D) all of the above.

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A combat veteran's wife has summoned 911 after her husband suddenly became confused and agitated. She states that he takes several mood stabilizing drugs and has a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) from an improvised explosive device (IED) while on tour in the Middle East. There is no other medical history. In the bedroom, the patient is staring at you with a face that appears angry. Your initial priority in the care of this patient would be to:
 
  A) recognize post-traumatic stress disorder and check a blood sugar.
  B) gather and identify the medications taken by the patient.
  C) recognize post-traumatic stress disorder and prepare for immediate transport.
  D) establish a rapport with the patient and ensure personal safety.


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aliotak

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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