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darbym82

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A motorcyclist wearing a full face helmet was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a patch of oil. The bike had been traveling at a high rate of speed. Manual inline spinal stabilization is being held by an off-duty AEMT. The primary assessment reveals the patient to be responsive to painful stimuli and breathing rapidly. His radial pulse is weak and fast. As you quickly scan his body, you note deformity to the left femur and lower leg. Your immediate action should be to:
 
  A) place a nonrebreather face mask.
  B) expose his left lower extremity.
  C) apply a cervical collar.
  D) remove his helmet.

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Which one of the following descriptions of patient information contains only vital signs?
 
  A) Chief complaint of dizziness, blood pressure 110/76 mmHg, breath sounds clear and equal
  B) Heart rate 88, respiratory rate 14, blood glucose level 98 mg/dL
  C) Skin warm and dry, heart rate 74, pupils equal and reactive
  D) Chief complaint of dizziness, skin cool and clammy, respiratory rate 16


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nekcihc358

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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