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sjones

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You have been called for an alcoholic patient experiencing a medical emergency. On scene, a home health nurse informs you that the patient is experiencing delirium tremens. As an EMT, you recognize which of the following?
 
  A) The patient is extremely intoxicated and in danger of dying.
  B) This is a life-threatening condition requiring rapid transport.
  C) The patient is in the early stages of alcohol withdrawal.
  D) There is little to be done except encouragement and supportive care.

Question 2

An EMT student asks you if it matters if the blood pressure cuff seems too small for a patient, even though a reading can still be obtained. You should respond:
 
  A) As long as the reading is obtained, it should be accurate.
  B) Cuffs that are too small provide inaccurately high readings.
  C) Using a cuff that is too small can cause damage to the blood vessels.
  D) As long as the radial pulse remains intact, the cuff size is irrelevant.


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Jayson

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


sjones

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


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
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