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tichca

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When assessing the vital signs of a severely hypothermic patient, OEC Technicians should:
 
  a. vigorously shake the patient to assess the true level of responsiveness.
  b. monitor the patient's pulse and respirations for ten seconds.
  c. check the patient's radial pulse to avoid exposing the patient's head and neck to the cold.
  d. warm their own fingers for a full minute to ensure that they can feel the patient's pulse.

Question 2

Which of the following instructions is most appropriate when moving a patient who has severe generalized hypothermia?
 
  a. I want everyone to take extra care in moving her very gently to the stretcher; we do not want her to go into cardiac arrest.
  b. Be careful when moving her to the stretcher; the cold makes her very prone to bone fractures.
  c. Let's place her on her side on the stretcher because her body temperature contraindicates placement of a nasal airway.
  d. Let's secure her with her arms and legs extended because this position promotes the retention of body heat.



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pratush dev

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a




tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


TheDev123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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