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pragya sharda

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Which of the following may be used to increase the knowledge base of personnel involved in rural EMS systems?
 
  A) Inform the medical director of resources provided by the National Association of EMS physicians.
  B) Make arrangements with area hospitals to allow EMS providers clinical opportunities.
  C) Use computer-based educational programs.
  D) All of the above can be used.

Question 2

You and your partner are working a day shift. It is a sunny day, and the temperature is 95F. You are dispatched to the town soccer field for an 85-year-old woman complaining of cramping to her fingers. The patient denies any other complaint of dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. The patient tells you it feels like her arthritis but much worse. Her vital signs are all within normal limits, and her skin is warm and moist. What is the MOST likely problem this patient is experiencing?
 
  A) Heat stroke
  B) Heat exhaustion
  C) Heat cramps
  D) Arthritis
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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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