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dbose

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on: Jul 2, 2018
What condition might the patient have who is exposed to high heat and humidity and exhibits symptoms of abdominal muscle cramps, weakness, and dizziness.?
 
  A) Heat exhaustion
  B) Heat cramps
  C) Heatstroke
  D) Hyperthermia

Question 2

A chest injury in which two or more ribs are fractured in two or more places causes the chest wall on the affected side to rise during expiration. This movement is known as:
 
  A) flail segment.
  B) reduced intrathoracic pressure.
  C) diaphragm rupture.
  D) paradoxical movement.


akpaschal

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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