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Wadzanai

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on: Jul 2, 2018
You are assessing a patient who received multiple injuries in a fight. Which of the following injuries would present the greatest danger for infection?
 
  a. A contusion to the chin
  b. A closed crushing injury to the thigh
  c. An abrasion on the right side of the face
  d. A hematoma in the left foot

Question 2

Which of the following instructions is appropriate for helping a new patroller care for a patient with a large abrasion on his arm?
 
  a. When you are done cleaning the abrasion, apply some sterile gauze soaked in sterile saline.
  b. It is best to let the wound bleed some. This is the body's natural way of cleaning the wound.
  c. Don't worry about cleaning the wound. The patient is going to the hospital, which is only 30 minutes away.
  d. Do not cut away the sleeve over the top of the laceration because that will restart the bleeding.


mcarey591

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

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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