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torybrooks

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You have a 32-year-old male patient who just arrived at the aid room on the top of a 9,000-foot peak. You think he may be exhibiting signs of altitude sickness. You recognize that the key to a successful outcome of treatment is to:
 
  a. get him to lie down so his symptoms do not worsen.
  b. start him on oxygen via a nasal cannula.
  c. prevent further body cooling by covering him with blankets.
  d. recognize the patient's signs and descend to a lower elevation.

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In order to enjoy their upcoming skiing trip, your family has gathered information about risk factors for high-altitude illnesses. Contributing factors that could make altitude illness worse include:
 
  a. a history of angina.
  b. a diet that is high in carbohydrates.
  c. the lack of regular exercise.
  d. COPD.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help


chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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