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go.lag

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The EMT should recognize heat cramps as the probable cause of a patient's problem when the patient states:
 
  A) I am having a hard time moving my fingers.
  B) I cannot remember what day it is.
  C) I have pain in my belly and legs.
  D) My neck feels as though it is in spasm.

Question 2

During the primary assessment of a geriatric patient complaining of shortness of breath and fever, you quickly locate the radial pulse. What should you do next?
 
  A) Assess the patient's breathing.
  B) Obtain a blood pressure.
  C) Determine the rate and quality of the pulse.
  D) Establish the patient's level of consciousness.


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ambernicolefink

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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