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OSWALD

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You have been called for a patient who had a large bag of lime powder tear as he was unloading it from a truck. On arrival you notice that the patient is wearing shorts and has lime dust covering both lower legs. He is complaining of leg pain from the chemical powder. Which one of the following should be the AEMT's next immediate action?
 
  A) Move him to the stretcher for transport.
  B) Wash his legs off with plenty of water.
  C) Brush as much of the lime off his legs as possible.
  D) Cut his clothes off to better assess the extent of the burns.

Question 2

Which of the following is a more specific method for evaluating a patient's level of responsiveness?
 
  A) AVPU
  B) GCS
  C) ABCD
  D) LTD


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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


OSWALD

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thank you


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