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Lisaclaire

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A 31-year-old female in her third trimester of pregnancy lost her balance and fell down a flight of stairs. When treating her, the EMT should:
 
  A) avoid immobilization, given the stage of pregnancy.
  B) immobilize her, and then tilt the long spine board to the left.
  C) transport in a semi-Fowler's position with a cervical collar in place.
  D) apply a cervical collar and transport her on her side.

Question 2

Care for the eclamptic patient may include:
 
  a. administration of IV diazepam.
  b. transport of the patient in the left lateral recumbent position.
  c. administration of IV Lasix to reduce edema.
  d. two large-bore IVs of lactated Ringer's solution, initiating a 250-mL fluid challenge.



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nickk12214

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

b




Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help


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

 

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