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jace

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on: Jul 2, 2018
You have just delivered a healthy infant who is breathing well and has an APGAR of 9 at five minutes. As you are awaiting delivery of the placenta, the mother suddenly experiences severe shortness of breath, JVD, and hypotension. You should suspect:
 
  A) pulmonary embolism.
  B) autotransfusion.
  C) hypovolemic shock.
  D) sepsis.

Question 2

A 34-year-old man has overdosed on an unknown drug and is unresponsive. His is breathing six times per minute and shallow. He has cyanosis around his lips and nail beds and he is cool to the touch. His breath sounds are diminished but clear. You should recognize which of the following conditions?
 
  A) Hypoxia
  B) Tachypnea
  C) Apnea
  D) Dyspnea


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

A

Answer to Question 2

A


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