A person is in a hot environment and his body is successfully compensating to off-load excess heat. Which one of the following assessment findings best illustrates this process?
A) Cool and clammy skin, normal blood pressure, slow respirations
B) Warm and diaphoretic skin, elevated heart rate, increased respirations
C) Diaphoretic skin, decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure
D) Warm skin, elevated heart rate, decreased respirations, decreased blood pressure
Question 2
When he is assessing a 3-year-old child for possible injuries after the child fell down a flight of stairs, which of the following would raise the EMT's suspicion that the child may be a victim of physical abuse?
A) The child cries when you palpate his arm.
B) Several bruises are located on his knees and shins.
C) The child is fearful and appears malnourished.
D) Bruises are found on his chest and abdomen.
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