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sammy

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If an injured patient has lost all use of his diaphragm, the EMT should recognize that the patient:
 
  A) has lost a major portion of his ability to breathe.
  B) is breathing adequately but most likely will be complaining of chest pain.
  C) requires immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and frequent suctioning.
  D) requires supplemental oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.

Question 2

When the lung collapses without injury or any other cause, it is called which of the following?
 
  A) Spontaneous pulmonary embolism B) Spontaneous pertussis
  C) Spontaneous pneumothorax D) COPD


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katieost

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


sammy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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