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gonzo233

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Which of the following is true regarding the EMT's approach to the pediatric patient?
 
  A) Scene safety is not an important consideration in the care of pediatric patients.
  B) It is not possible to develop an initial impression of the pediatric patient without a detailed physical examination.
  C) An EMT does not have to attempt to obtain a blood pressure on patients younger than 3 years old.
  D) It is not necessary to use Standard Precautions when dealing with pediatric patients.

Question 2

The cause of a drowning death is:
 
  A) water in the lungs.
  B) water moving from the lungs into the blood.
  C) hypothermia.
  D) the deprivation of air exchange.


ryrychapman11

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you :)


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