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lracut11

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Which one of the following statement about removing a helmet in the prehospital setting is TRUE?
 
  A) Helmets should only be removed if they are too tight or spinal immobilization will be required.
  B) Since helmets should never be removed, the AEMT must be creative in providing care around the obstacle of a helmet.
  C) Any patient wearing a helmet should have it removed so the airway and breathing can be properly assessed.
  D) It is acceptable to leave the helmet on a patient if the patient has no airway or breathing problems.

Question 2

Friends called 911 for a 37-year-old woman who intentionally overdosed on a narcotic drug. Which one of the following eye findings would reinforce that the patient did indeed take a narcotic?
 
  A) Non-reactive pupils that are unequal
  B) Bloodshot eyes with large pupils
  C) Pupils that are constricted
  D) Pupils that constrict to light



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meganmoser117

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C




lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ktidd

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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