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Mimi

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What statement would require immediate correction when treating a hypothermic patient with a deep cold injury to his left foot, ankle, and lower leg?
 
  A) Why don't we rewarm his lower left leg as quickly as possible.
  B) It is important that we keep the left leg elevated.
  C) We will need to gradually rewarm the patient at a rate of 2 to 3 degrees per hour.
  D) Since his SpO2 is 98, we may not need to administer any oxygen.

Question 2

A hypothermic patient is in cardiac arrest. The automated external defibrillator (AED) is applied and delivers one shock. Which one of the following actions would the EMT perform next?
 
  A) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  B) Reanalyze the patient's heart rhythm.
  C) Provide ventilations but not compressions.
  D) Check for a pulse.


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kusterl

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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