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kaid0807

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You have been asked to speak to a group of new mothers regarding the emergency treatment of a fever. During your presentation, one of the mothers asks you what temperature would cause a child to seize. Your response would be:
 
  A) When a child's temperature rises above 105F, seizure activity will occur.
  B) It is not the specific temperature that is of concern, but the rate at which the body temperature rises.
  C) If the temperature of a child's fever rises slowly over several hours, she is at greater risk for seizures.
  D) For a child to seize when she has a fever, she must also have a history of seizures or a cardiac condition.

Question 2

You are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision and must look for an area to land a medical helicopter. As such, what would be best?
 
  A) Flat sloped square area 40  40 feet free of debris
  B) Small flat concrete lot with light posts on all sides
  C) Level and well-maintained parking lot that remains half-filled with cars
  D) Open field that is level, but 250 feet from the accident



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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