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lbcchick

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You are responding to a call for an allergic reaction. Your partner is a new EMT and this is his first call. When prepping him for what might lie on scene, what instruction regarding the assessment and treatment of an allergic reaction and/or anaphylaxis would be correct?
 
  A) If the allergic reaction was caused by exposure to chocolate or eggs, we will not be able to administer epinephrine.
  B) Epinephrine really should be given to any patient suffering even a mild allergic reaction to prevent anaphylaxis.
  C) Our first priority will not be to determine what caused the allergic reaction, but to treat the patient according to his or her symptoms.
  D) If the allergic reaction was caused by food, we will need to administer activated charcoal.

Question 2

If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck, you should:
 
  a. have the mother hold her legs together to slow down the birth of the baby
  b. place your finger under the cord and gently pull it over the baby's head
  c. quickly cut the cord to keep it from strangling the baby
  d. allow the baby to continue being born, because this will not cause a problem



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TheNamesImani

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

b




lbcchick

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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