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acc299

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When treating a patient for frostbite, which should be done on the scene if transport is delayed and the patient will not have to walk?
 
  A) Massage the area
  B) Make sure the area is thawed
  C) Immediate administer analgesia
  D) Administer analgesia and then allow to thaw

Question 2

When assessing a patient's condition, which of the following scenarios would be considered critical trauma?
 
  A) An elderly woman has fallen and has broken her collarbone.
  B) A 32-year-old man has cut his hand with a kitchen knife.
  C) A child has sustained a fracture of his femur.
  D) A teenager has fallen from a height of greater than 20 feet.


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BUTTHOL369

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

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Answer to Question 2

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acc299

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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