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yoroshambo

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient who has been stabbed is losing blood. You know this will make it difficult for him to maintain his blood pressure because:
 
  A) his vessels vasodilate.
  B) it decreases his preload.
  C) his tissues become hypoxic.
  D) it increases his stroke volume.

Question 2

The single MOST important factor in reducing injuries in ambulance crashes is/are:
 
  A) all-weather 4 -ply steel belted tires.
  B) proper restraint of occupants and equipment.
  C) interior padding in the patient compartment.
  D) airbags placed in the patient compartment.


IAPPLET

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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