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You are dispatched to a house fire where a 67-year-old male patient has been removed from the structure. The patient is alert and oriented, with obvious burns to the hands. His respirations are 24, pulse 110, and the blood pressure 130/84. He states that the fire started in his television set and that he tried to put it out but could not. As he speaks, hoarseness is developing and blisters are starting to form on his hands. Your major concern with this patient is:
 
  A) electrical conduction injury.
  B) treatment for shock.
  C) infection control.
  D) possible toxic inhalation.

Question 2

A patient with skin described as clammy has ________ skin.
 
  A) mottled
  B) cool and moist
  C) warm and dry
  D) ashen



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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