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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 2, 2018
While examining a patient experiencing a behavioral emergency, a family member arrives and the patient becomes very agitated at their presence. You should:
 
  A) allow the patient and family time to become acquainted.
  B) restrain the patient to prevent possible injury to the family member.
  C) ask the family member to leave and complete your exam.
  D) allow the family member to remain at a distance.

Question 2

You are first on the scene of a two-car motor vehicle collision. In one car there are two patients entrapped in the vehicle, while in the other, there is a male driver complaining of chest pain. At this time, your primary concern is:
 
  A) triaging the patients.
  B) calling for additional help.
  C) assuring personal safety.
  D) determining severity of injuries.


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essyface1

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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