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lindiwe

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A young boy riding an ATV did not see a chain stretched between two poles and hit it with his neck while traveling forward. Subsequently, he was thrown backward from the bike with significant force. He was not wearing a helmet. EMRs are with the patient and are holding manual inline spinal immobilization as well as administering oxygen. When you are assessing this patient, which of the following signs would indicate the injury that must be addressed and managed FIRST?
 
  A) Laceration to the forehead
  B) Open fracture to the left arm
  C) Difficulty speaking
  D) Partially avulsed ear

Question 2

Which IV fluid solution is a hypotonic solution of sterile water containing 5 percent dextrose by volume and is useful in patients who are prone to fluid overload?
 
  A) D5W
  B) Normal saline
  C) D10W
  D) Lactated Ringer's



Carliemb17

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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