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colton

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When a choking patient can speak, make a verbal sound, or cough, the medical assistant should:
 
  A) perform CPR.
  B) ask the patient if he or she is choking.
  C) encourage the patient to continue coughing to dislodge the object.
  D) help the patient sit, bend forward, and place the head on the knees.

Question 2

Generally, patients go into shock because of all of the following medical conditions except:
 
  A) severe blood loss.
  B) severe infection.
  C) pain.
  D) choking.


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sailorcrescent

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Props to you, cheers.

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colton

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

jordangronback

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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