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You are caring for a patient who was kicked repeatedly in the chest and stomach during an assault. His skin is cool, pale, and diaphoretic, and his blood pressure is low. You suspect:
 
  A) pulmonary edema. B) brain injury. C) internal bleeding. D) infection.

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You are in charge of your department's personnel at the scene of a mass-casualty incident. As the incident progresses, you request additional resources and a neighboring department assists you. As part of this department's response, a battalion chief responds to oversee operations. At the command post, you and the battalion chief work together to manage the incident. This cooperative management effort is known as:
 
  A) incident command. B) dual command.
  C) unified command. D) redundant command.


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morrie123456

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


Lobcity

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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