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sabina

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You are teaching a basic OEC class and need to explain toxins. Which of the following statements is the best description of a toxin?
 
  a. It is a poison made by a living creature, including plants and animals.
  b. It is a poison that comes from a chemical.
  c. It is a usually transmitted by a bite or a sting.
  d. It is anything ingested that causes an anaphylactic reaction.

Question 2

A man has been struck by lightning at a picnic. As you arrive on scene, his friend states that the patient was in cardiac arrest after the strike, but after one minute of CPR he has a heartbeat and weak respirations. The patient remains unresponsive. Which of the following actions should you take immediately?
 
  a. Provide care to the burn injury on the patient's back.
  b. Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver.
  c. Initiate positive pressure ventilation.
  d. Attach an automated external defibrillator.


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gstein359

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

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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