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jrubin

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When treating a confused patient who has been exposed to high temperatures, which finding is most concerning?
 
  A) SpO2 94
  B) Bounding radial pulse
  C) Cramping in arms, legs, and abdomen
  D) Hot and dry skin

Question 2

A patient has been struck by lightning at a picnic. A doctor on scene states that the patient was in cardiac arrest after the strike, but with 1 minute of CPR, has a heartbeat and weak respirations. The patient remains unresponsive. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
 
  A) Provide care to the burn injury on the patient's back.
  B) Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver.
  C) Initiate positive pressure ventilation.
  D) Attach the automated external defibrillator.


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irishcancer18

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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