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When assessing and treating a traumatically injured female in her third trimester of pregnancy, the EMT must remember that:
 
  A) immobilization to a long spine board increases her risk for vomiting.
  B) the maternal heart rate naturally decreases as the due date approaches.
  C) care for the baby will come from caring for the mother.
  D) an increase in blood volume makes her naturally resistant to shock.

Question 2

The proper position of the head when providing manual stabilization of the cervical spine is:
 
  A) eyes facing forward, with the neck neither flexed forward nor extended backward.
  B) nose in line with the belly, chin elevated.
  C) ears aligned with the shoulders, chin pointing downward.
  D) maintaining the head and neck in the position found.



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missalyssa26

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




Starlight

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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