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fnuegbu

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Which of the following actions is not an appropriate treatment measure for a sting by a marine creature?
 
  a. Applying a tourniquet if required for controlling life-threatening hemorrhaging
  b. Irrigating the affected area with fresh water
  c. Rubbing the affected area to remove any spines
  d. Rinsing the affected area with a vinegar solution

Question 2

You are reviewing care for snake bites before your wilderness trip with friends. You note that appropriate treatment would include:
 
  a. sucking the poison out of the bite wound.
  b. applying ice to the bite wound to decrease pain and swelling.
  c. applying a tourniquet above the bite wound to prevent spread of the venom.
  d. immobilizing the affected extremity and placing it at the level of the heart.


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kaillie

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

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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