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j.rubin

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on: Jul 2, 2018
You have been asked to deliver a talk about EMS and the geriatric population. Which one of the following points would you emphasize in your presentation?
 
  A) Many of the elderly have a combination of different diseases in various stages.
  B) Assessment can be difficult since most persons older than 70 suffer from dementia.
  C) Dementia is an inevitable part of the aging process.
  D) Geriatrics actually comprises a small number of EMS calls and transports.

Question 2

Which of the following is a respiratory infection that results in coughing fits that can interfere with breathing?
 
  A) Bronchiolitis
  B) Croup
  C) Pertussis
  D) Epiglottitis


Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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