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Jramos095

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A patient presents with a history of an infected pustule. The patient states that he has been self-treating with homeopathic remedies. He called today because he noticed that the tissue has become black and blue. You suspect:
 
  A) contusion.
  B) gangrene.
  C) tenosynovitis.
  D) osteomyelitis.

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A 24-year-old female who was hiking in shorts informs you that she has been bitten by an insect on her leg. She states no other complaints. Assessment reveals a tick embedded in her leg. As an EMT, you should provide care to this patient by:
 
  A) wrapping the tick and bite area with roller gauze.
  B) administering high-concentration oxygen.
  C) removing the tick with tweezers.
  D) applying a hot pack over the tick.


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fromAlphatoOmega22

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


Jramos095

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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