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Zulu123

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Careful assessment and ongoing evaluation of the pediatric patient is critical for which of the following reasons?
 
  A) Signs of significant illness and injury may be subtle and easily overlooked.
  B) Childhood injuries and illnesses as a result of abuse or neglect may be missed if the EMT is not thorough.
  C) A sick or injured child who initially appeared stable can deteriorate very rapidly.
  D) All of the above

Question 2

A middle-aged male immediately died following a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Which portion of the central nervous system was most likely damaged in order to cause such a rapid death?
 
  A) Cerebrum
  B) Brainstem
  C) Cerebellum
  D) Meninges


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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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