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elizabeth18

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An 86-year-old woman has called 911 for rectal bleeding. There is a large amount of dark red blood and clots in the toilet and on the patient's clothing. The EMR reports a blood pressure of 84/68 mmHg with a heart rate of 124 beats per minute. Given this information, the AEMT should recognize:
 
  A) normal blood pressure since the patient is alert and oriented.
  B) normal heart rate given the patient's age.
  C) narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock.
  D) diastolic hypertension and risk for stroke.

Question 2

A patient presents with extremely pale skin. His family states that this is NOT his normal skin color. Which one of the following medical conditions would make sense given this finding?
 
  A) Respiratory infection
  B) Body temperature of 102.5F
  C) Chest pain accompanied by a bounding pulse
  D) Gastrointestinal hemorrhage


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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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