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iveyjurea

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The finding that a patient's skin is warm, pink, and dry during a primary assessment suggests:
 
  a. possible shock.
  b. possible fever.
  c. poor oxygenation.
  d. normal circulation.

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A 44-year-old male was on a ladder cutting limbs from a tree when he fell. He is found to be unresponsive with normal respirations. His breathing is adequate at a rate of 12 per minute and his carotid pulse is strong at 88 per minute. Following the primary assessment and initial management, which one of the following actions will the OEC Technician complete while performing the secondary assessment?
 
  a. Get a medical history from a family member.
  b. Start positive pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask.
  c. Place an oral airway and put a cervical collar on the patient.
  d. Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver to open the airway.



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yeungji

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a




iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!


Dinolord

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

 

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