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clmills979

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You are transporting a 58-year-old female suffering from terminal breast cancer. While in the ambulance, she becomes tearful and repeatedly asks, Why me? As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that she is in what stage of grieving?
 
  A) Anger
  B) Denial
  C) Bargaining
  D) Depression

Question 2

You have responded to a bar for a fight involving approximately 20 patrons. Weapons were used and all the patrons have varying degrees and types of injuries. You are in charge of triage and must use the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system. You find a young person lying on the floor with blood covering his shirt. Quick assessment reveals him to be breathing at 24 times per minute. Which one of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Start positive pressure ventilation.
  B) Check for a radial pulse.
  C) Determine the mental status.
  D) Place a yellow tag on his wrist.


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pratush dev

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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