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Brittanyd9008

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You are reassessing a patient you are treating for heat exhaustion. Which of the following indicates that the patient is improving?
 
  A) The skin is now hot and dry.
  B) The mental status is now alert and oriented.
  C) The patient now exhibits shivering.
  D) The core temperature has only increased by 0.5oF.

Question 2

You are transporting a 5-year-old child who you believe may have been abused. The child withdraws in fear whenever you attempt to touch him. Which of the following may help when trying to assess and care for this child?
 
  A) Giving the child a stuffed toy to hold
  B) Playing music in the back of the ambulance
  C) Avoiding eye contact and trying to not touch the child
  D) Talking to the child as if he were much younger, as abused children often regress


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IRincones

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Brittanyd9008

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

amandalm

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Gracias!

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