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vinney12

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Which one of the following patients is losing body heat by the mechanism of convection?
 
  A) 41-year-old female who is intoxicated and passed out in the snow
  B) 56-year-old male who is confused and perspiring heavily
  C) 63-year-old female who took a drug that depressed her brain function
  D) 30-year-old male in cool temperature and exposed to a light breeze

Question 2

You have been called for a conscious and alert 83-year-old male complaining of a fever for three days. He has a history of peripheral vascular disease. When assessing the patient's circulation, you have a difficult time feeling his radial pulse. Your next action would be to:
 
  A) start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  B) check the patient's blood pressure.
  C) locate the patient's carotid pulse.
  D) apply supplemental oxygen.


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mfedorka

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


vinney12

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you :)


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