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The EMT is correctly assessing the skin temperature of a patient who has been exposed to cold temperatures for an extended period of time when he:
 
  A) feels the patient's forehead with the back of his hand.
  B) places the palm of his hand on the patient's neck.
  C) feels the skin temperature on the patient's chest.
  D) places the back of his hand on the patient's abdomen.

Question 2

The most common presenting symptom of cardiac disease is:
 
  A) hypertension
  B) profuse sweating
  C) stress
  D) chest pain



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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