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cookcarl

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Which of the following patient histories would cause the most suspicion for cardiac compromise?
 
  A) A history of asthma, anxiety, and cigarette smoking
  B) A history of Alzheimer's, stroke, and alcohol consumption
  C) A history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obesity
  D) A history of diabetes, high cholesterol, and kidney disease

Question 2

While triaging patients at a MCI, you find a 19-year-old female patient who is awake and breathing 32 times/minute. She has a rapid radial pulse and what appears to be partial thickness burns on both legs. According to the START triage system, how should this patient be categorized?
 
  A) Red
  B) Green
  C) Yellow
  D) Black



joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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