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You are treating a 48-year-old man who has fallen off a ladder. He is complaining of pain to his right elbow and right ankle. His vital signs are: blood pressure 110/74, pulse 48, respirations 18 bpm, blood sugar 88 mg/dL. How should you manage his bradycardia?
 
  A) Provide aspirin and IV fluid bolus for cardiac compromise.
  B) He is asymptomatic therefore supportive treatment is indicated.
  C) Request ALS intercept to administer cardiac medications.
  D) Apply transcutaneous pacing pads and begin pacing the patient.

Question 2

You have an obese patient who cannot walk and must be carried down several flights of stairs. You are worried that you are not strong enough but you know your partner is very strong. Which of the following statements indicates the BEST way to safely move this patient without risking injury to you or your partner?
 
  A) When we move him, let's go slowly down the stairs.
  B) As long as I lean backward when moving him, we should be okay.
  C) To be safe, let's move him quickly and one step at a time.
  D) We will have to call for assistance to move him from his house.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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