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You respond to a 75-year-old female who is complaining of epigastric pain that feels like heartburn and radiates to the right shoulder. Her vital signs are stable and she has a previous history of myocardial infarction. She has prescription nitroglycerine tablets. An ALS unit is en route. After performing a physical examination and applying oxygen by nasal cannula, you should:
 
  A) cancel the ALS unit: this is just gallstones and BLS can transport.
  B) contact medical control regarding the administration of the patient's nitroglycerin.
  C) transport the patient in the Trendelenburg position for shock.
  D) apply the AED and prepare for imminent cardiac arrest from a myocardial infarction.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the layers of the skin?
 
  A) Dermis, muscle, epidermis
  B) Epidermis, subcutaneous, muscle
  C) Dermis, subcutaneous, muscle
  D) Subcutaneous, epidermis, dermis



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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