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mcmcdaniel

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Which one of the following statements about drowning is true?
 
  A) Actual drownings are responsible for only a small number of water-related deaths.
  B) Children less than 1 year of age most commonly drown in swimming pools.
  C) Fences around swimming pools are the most effective means of preventing a child from drowning.
  D) Personal flotation devices afford little protection to a patient if he or she panics while in the water.

Question 2

A 62-year-old female patient who has been working in her garden has hot, dry skin. You should recognize this as a possible sign of:
 
  A) heart problems.
  B) heat exposure.
  C) hypoperfusion.
  D) stroke.


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Madisongo23

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

sarah_brady415

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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