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mcmcdaniel

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Body core temperature in a patient suffering from heatstroke will usually be at least:
 
  A) 104F.
  B) 102F.
  C) 107F.
  D) 100F.

Question 2

You have arrived by the side of a cyanotic patient who is responsive only to painful stimuli and exhibiting stridorous respirations. Which one of the following would be MOST appropriate?
 
  A) Prepare and apply the pulse oximeter before administering oxygen.
  B) Contact medical direction for instructions on how to manage the patient.
  C) Obtain a full set of vital signs excluding the patient's temperature.
  D) Provide positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.


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Koolkid240

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


mcmcdaniel

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018
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