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A patient with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. As a side effect of the treatment, her white blood cell count is critically low. Given this situation, which sign or symptom should the EMT find particularly concerning?
 
  A) History of diabetes
  B) Oral temperature 102.7oF
  C) Complaint of weakness
  D) Blood pressure of 102/64

Question 2

The place where 911 calls are answered is called a:
 
  a. dispatch headquarters.
  b. communication coordination center.
  c. public safety answering point.
  d. radio call center.


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kkenney

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

B

Answer to Question 2

c


penguins

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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