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crobinson2013

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As you are evaluating a pregnant patient who is supine on a couch, your partner informs you that the blood pressure is 78/50, pulse of 100, and respirations of 16. You should:
 
  A) place her on her left side and retake vitals.
  B) give rapid IV fluid boluses and transport immediately.
  C) start chest compressions to keep BP above 80.
  D) give dextrose 5 percent by IV titrated to 100 mmHg systolic.

Question 2

The ideal heart rate for a newborn is between ________ and ________.
 
  A) 80; 100
  B) 100; 120
  C) 120; 140
  D) 140; 160



HandsomeMarc

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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