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jjjetplane

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In EMS, what does mental status refer to?
 
  A) Patient's general level of intelligence
  B) Any history of mental illness that the patient may have
  C) Patient's level of awareness of his surroundings
  D) None of the above

Question 2

Your patient is a 3-year-old female who has taken an unknown quantity of aspirin. She is conscious and alert. Which of the following orders is likely to be given by medical control?
 
  A) Administer one to two glasses of milk.
  B) Administer activated charcoal.
  C) Administer syrup of ipecac.
  D) Induce vomiting by placing your finger in the child's throat.


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mcni194

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


jjjetplane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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